hearkened.

went out.

Genesis 23:10, 18
Now Ephron was sitting among the sons of Heth. So in the presence of all the Hittites who had come to the gate of his city, Ephron the Hittite answered Abraham, . . .

every male.

Genesis 17:23
Then Abraham took his son Ishmael and all those born in his household or purchased with his money--every male among the members of Abraham's household--and he circumcised them that very day, just as God had told him.

Isaiah 1:10-16
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah! . . .

Matthew 7:6
Do not give dogs what is holy; do not throw your pearls before swine. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and then turn and tear you to pieces.

Romans 2:28, 29
A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. . . .

1 Corinthians 7:19
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commandments is what matters.