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Importance of circumcision to Abraham and his decendants include;It was a sign that God had entered the covenant with Abraham and his decendants.A sign of purityActed as a reminder of the covenant madeIt distinguished those who belong to God as his chosen raceLed to attainment of God's blessingsIt made Abraham to be the father of faith to all nations.
Abraham is referred to as father of faith because;He abandoned the polytheistic community to worship YahwehHe accepted to leave Haran to unknown landHe accepted to sacrifice his only sonHe built two altar Bethel and Shechem for worshipping GodHe changed his name from Abram to Abraham and his wife from Sarai to SarahHe entered into a covenant with GodHe believed that his wife would bear him a son
Significance of oceans include;Presence of oceans modifies climatic conditions of an area through land and sea breeze.Ocean provides rich grounds for subsistence and commercial fishingOcean tides and waves can be harnessed to produce tidal powerOceans are natural habit for marine lifeProvides cheap free water ways for transport of goods and services across continentsProvides site for a variety of recreational activities e.g water skiing, cruising sportOcean provides grounds for navy/military activities
Nature of ocean water include;Ocean salinityOcean water temperatureOcean lifeOcean pollution
Difference between oceans and seas is;Oceans are vast body of saline/salty water on the earth's surface that surrounds the land or continent while seas are large water bodies surrounded by land but lack connection/outlet with the oceans.