Genesis 24:2

Translations

Modern

So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,

Traditional

And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:

Literal

And Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, the one who is ruling over all that is his, “Put, please, your hand under my thigh,

Latin

Dixitque ad servum seniorem domus suæ, qui præerat omnibus quæ habebat: Pone manum tuam subter femur meum,

Original

Hebrew

English

So Abraham instructed the chief servant of his household, who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,

Notes

Genesis 24:2

The servant placed his hand under Abraham's thigh (compare 47:29). This was the custom when making a serious oath. The servant accepted the responsibility of completing this mission.

Genesis 24:1–9

Trusting in the Lord's promise, Abraham had his main servant promise to find a wife for Isaac (probably Eliezer, 15:2). Abraham told his servant to return to his relatives in his homeland, 724 kilometers away (about 450 miles). Abraham was faithful to the covenant by planning for Isaac's future.

Genesis 24:1–67

Isaac's marriage to Rebekah made it certain that God's plan would continue for the next generation. God showed his covenant faithfulness by working through his faithful people (24:12, 27, 49).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Rebekah Symbolic Numbers

Related verses

Genesis 47:29
When the time drew near for Israel to die, he called his son Joseph and said to him, “If I have found favor in your eyes, put your hand under my thigh and promise to show me kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt,
Genesis 39:4–6
Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar put him in charge of his household and entrusted him with everything he owned.
Genesis 15:2
But Abram replied, “O Lord GOD, what can You give me, since I remain childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”
Genesis 44:1
Then Joseph instructed his steward: “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry, and put each one’s silver in the mouth of his sack.
Genesis 24:9–10
So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 39:8–9
But he refused. “Look,” he said to his master’s wife, “with me here, my master does not concern himself with anything in his house, and he has entrusted everything he owns to my care.
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.
1 Timothy 5:17
Elders who lead effectively are worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people

Glossary

Aram-Naharaim Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hand Isaac Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah

Topics

Marriage: The Jews: Careful in Contracting for Their Children Masters: should Select Faithful Servants Oath: Abraham Requires Oath of his Servant Eliezer Oaths: Often Accompanied by Placing the Hand Under the Thigh of The Parents: Their Duty to Their Children Is: Not to Make Unholy Connections for Them Servants: Good: Eliezer Servants: when Good: Deserve the Confidence of Their Masters The Hands: Placed Under the Thigh of a Person to Whom an Oath Was Made

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