Translations
Modern
So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
Traditional
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
Literal
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his lord, and he swore to him concerning this matter.
Latin
Posuit ergo servus manum sub femore Abraham domini sui, et juravit illi super sermone hoc.
Original
Hebrew
English
So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
Notes
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.
Theme notes and profiles
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 Isaac Nahor (Person) Patriarchs, Period of the Rebecca, Rebekah
Topics
Oath: Abraham Requires Oath of his Servant Eliezer Oaths: Often Accompanied by Placing the Hand Under the Thigh of The Servants: Good: Eliezer