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Brit Milah -
The Mohel's Preliminary Recitation
The baby is usually moved to the sandek's knee, and the Mohel then recites the following verses of Scripture:
"I wait for your salvation, O LORD." (Gen. 49:18)
"I hope for your salvation, O LORD, and I do your commandments." (Psalm 119:166)
"O Elijah messenger of covenant, behold yours is now before you; stand at my right and assist me." (A Rabbinical statement)
"I hope for your salvation, O LORD."(Psalm 119:166a)
"I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil."(Psalm 119:162)
"Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." (Psalm 119:165)
"Happy is the man You choose and bring near to dwell in Your courts." (Psalm 65:5a[h])
All present complete this verse by saying:
"may we be sated with the blessings of Your house, Your holy temple." (Psalm 65:5b[h])
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