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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Acts 7:8

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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the covenant of circumcision--that is, the covenant of which circumcision was the token. and so--that is, according to the terms of this covenant, on which Paul reasons (Gal. 3:1-26). the twelve patriarchs--so called as the founders of the twelve tribes of Israel.
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