And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.
Ver. 9. Thou shalt keep my covenant.] This is the stipulation on Abraham's part, by receiving the sacrament of circumcision, to "avouch God to be his God". Deu 26:17 Now to the making the Lord to be our God, it is required, that with highest estimations, most vigorous affections, and utmost endeavours we bestow ourselves upon him. Thus, if we choose God for our God, Psa 73:25 we shall be assured that he hath chosen and avouched us for his people. 1Jn 4:19