Why was circumcision in the Bible so important?
- Why was circumcision in the Bible so important?
' The biblical explanation for this commandment states quite clearly that the circumcision acts as an outward physical sign of the eternal covenant between God and the Jewish people. The Jewish circumcision is routinely performed on the eighth day of the child's life and can only be performed during daylight hours.
- When was Jesus circumcised as directed by the law of Moses?
eighth day