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Old 05-06-2008, 12:18 AM
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And sure, the Israelites were to "improve" their circumcision, most obviously Dt 10:16 & 30:6; Jer 4:4 & 9:25; Eze 44:7-9; pretty much every place circumcision of the heart is mentioned. I could add many, many references to "uncircumcised" (people, lips, etc.) all which would (or should) have prompted reflection on the meaning of the cut.
How would a female 'improve' her circumcision?
I guess we'll just have to conclude that's another way the NC is "better"! Cheers!
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