Ben Sira 44:18-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
18 A lasting covenant was made with him,
that never again would all flesh be destroyed.
19 Abraham, father of many peoples,
kept his glory without stain:(A)
20 He observed the Most High’s command,
and entered into a covenant with him;
In his own flesh he incised the ordinance,[a]
and when tested was found loyal.(B)
Footnotes
- 44:20 In his own flesh…ordinance: the covenant of circumcision; cf. Gn 17:10–14. And when tested…loyal: Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son Isaac at the Lord’s command; cf. Gn 22:1–12.
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