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Why did Abraham circumcise Isaac eight days after he was born?

Why did Abraham circumcise Isaac eight days after he was born?
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  • A It was the custom of his tribe to do so
  • B Isaac was the son of promise
  • C He wanted to distinguish Isaac from Ishmael
  • D God commanded him to do so
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God commanded him.(Gen 21:4)

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