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What does Genesis 17:23 mean?

Right away, Abraham took his son Ishmael, everyone born in his house, and all the men he’d bought—every male in his household—and he circumcised them, just as God had told him. Genesis 17:23 - Modern Text Bible

(Abraham doesn’t hesitate. He obeys God’s command immediately, including everyone in his household, not just his own family.)