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The Works of Philo Judaeus — Yonge · Questions and Answers on Genesis — unspecified — eng
(61) Why does he say, Abraham was ninety and nine years old when he was circumcised, and Ishmael his son was thirteen years old? (#Ge 17:24). The number of ninety and nine years is arranged here as approximating to the number a hundred. And it is in accordance…
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