Sentences with phrase «outward sign of the covenant»

The Jews were proud of this outward sign of the covenant, and they despised anyone who was not circumcised.
Since circumcision was the outward sign of the covenant with God, the Jews considered any uncircumcised male to be outside of God's blessing and purpose.
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