27 And all the men of his house, born in the house, and bought with money of the stranger, were circumcised with him.
27 And every male in Abraham's household, including those born in his household or bought from a foreigner, was circumcised with him.
27 And all the men of his house, those born in the house and those bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him.
27 together with all the servants of his household, those born there and those purchased from outsiders - all were circumcised with him.
27 and all the men of his house, born in the house or bought with money from a foreigner, were circumcised with him.
27 along with all the other men and boys of the household, whether they were born there or bought as servants. All were circumcised with him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 17:27
Commentary on Genesis 17:23-27
(Read Genesis 17:23-27)
Abraham and all his family were circumcised; so receiving the token of the covenant, and distinguishing themselves from other families that had no part nor lot in the matter. It was an implicit obedience; he did as God said unto him, and did not ask why or wherefore. He did it because God bade him. It was a speedy obedience; in the self-same day. Sincere obedience makes no delay. Not only the doctrines of revelation, but the seals of God's covenant, remind us that we are guilty, polluted sinners. They show us our need of the blood of atonement; they point to the promised Saviour, and teach us to exercise faith in him. They show us that without regeneration, and sanctification by his Spirit, and the mortification of our corrupt and carnal inclinations, we cannot be in covenant with God. But let us remember that the true circumcision is that of the heart, by the Spirit, Romans 2:28,29. Both under the old and new dispensation, many have had the outward profession, and the outward seal, who were never sealed by the Holy Spirit of promise.