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The Oath
- Abraham made his servant swear an oath by placing his hand under his thigh, a euphemism for genitals.
- This symbolized the importance of the promised seed coming from Abraham's lineage.
Physical and Spiritual
- The oath and circumcision ceremonies emphasize the physical nature of God's promise to Abraham.
- This promise is about offspring, specifically the Messiah, linking the physical act to spiritual significance.
Physical Promises
- God's promises are inherently physical, as seen in the focus on Abraham's lineage and circumcision.
- The Messiah, a male descendant of Abraham, also underwent circumcision, highlighting this physical element.