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11 And [kai] he received [lambano] the sign [semeion] of
circumcision [peritome], a seal [sphragis] of the righteousness [dikaiosune] of the faith [pistis] which
[ho] he had yet being [en] uncircumcised [akrobustia]:
that [eis] he [autos] might be [einai] the father
[pater] of all [pas] them that believe [pisteuo],
though [dia] they be not circumcised [akrobustia]; that [eis] righteousness [dikaiosune] might be imputed [logizomai]
unto them [autos] also [kai]: KJV-Interlinear
11 He
received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by
faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father
of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be
counted to them as well, ESV
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Answer:
Circumcision served as a seal, a formal notice or ratification of the agreement between God and Abraham, of Gods promise and Abrahams reception of that promise through faith. The promise being salvation which is the imputation of Gods righteousness to Abraham.