So the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
Parallel translations
- WEB The servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
- KJV And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
- BSB So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
- NASB So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham, and swore to him concerning this matter.
- NLT So the servant took an oath by putting his hand under the thigh of his master, Abraham. He swore to follow Abraham’s instructions.
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Quick answer
The servant takes the oath, placing his hand under Abraham's thigh. He solemnly commits himself to fulfill the charge.
Overview
The servant binds himself by the most solemn oath to carry out Abraham's command. His ready submission shows his faithfulness and reverence. The mission now proceeds under both Abraham's charge and, as the chapter reveals, God's guiding hand.
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Cross-references · 1
- Gen 24:2Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please put your hand under my thigh.
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