Colossians 2:11-13 to Genesis 17:10-27

NT Text: "circumcision made without hands... removal of the body of flesh... circumcision of Christ"

OT Source(s):

• Genesis 17:10-27 (4x "flesh of your uncircumcision" - σάρξ + ἀκροβυστία)
• Deuteronomy 10:16; Jeremiah 4:4 (circumcise your heart)
• Deuteronomy 30:6 (God will circumcise your heart in latter days - prophetic)
• Leviticus 26:41 (uncircumcised heart)

Source: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Reference Type: Allusion

Connection Method(s): Typology + Promise-Fulfillment

Significance: Physical circumcision pointed to eschatological spiritual circumcision accomplished by Christ