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JAMB Christian Religious Studies 1987 Question 4

Question 4

The Patriarchs

Abraham circumcised his son, Isaac, on the eighth day because

  1. A.it was the custom of his tribe to do so
  2. B.God commanded him to do so
  3. C.he wanted to distinguish Isaac from Ishmael
  4. D.Isaac was the son of promise.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (God commanded him to do so)

Explanation

Genesis 21:4 says Abraham circumcised Isaac when he was eight days old, as God had commanded him in the covenant (Genesis 17:12).