Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had
King James Version
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:
Holman Bible
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
International Standard Version
So Abraham instructed his servant, who was the oldest member of his household and in charge of everything he owned, "Make this solemn oath to me
A Conservative Version
And Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, Put thy hand, I pray thee, under my thigh.
American Standard Version
And Abraham said unto his servant, the elder of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh.
Amplified
Abraham said to his servant [Eliezer of Damascus], the oldest of his household, who had charge over all that Abraham owned, “Please, put your hand under my thigh [as is customary for affirming a solemn oath],
Bible in Basic English
And Abraham said to his chief servant, the manager of all his property, Come now, put your hand under my leg:
Darby Translation
And Abraham said to his servant, the eldest of his house, who ruled over all that he had, Put thy hand, I pray thee, under my thigh,
Julia Smith Translation
And Abraham will say to the old man of his house ruling over all which is to him, Put now thy hand under my thigh.
King James 2000
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh:
Lexham Expanded Bible
And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his house, who had charge of all he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh
Modern King James verseion
And Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, I pray you, put your hand under my thigh.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said unto his eldest servant of his house which had the rule over all that he had, "Put thy hand under my thigh
NET Bible
Abraham said to his servant, the senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, "Put your hand under my thigh
New Heart English Bible
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.
The Emphasized Bible
So Abraham said unto his servant, elder of his house, ruler of all that he had, - Place, I pray thee thy hand under my thigh;
Webster
And Abraham said to his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
World English Bible
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.
Youngs Literal Translation
and Abraham saith unto his servant, the eldest of his house, who is ruling over all that he hath, 'Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh,
Themes
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
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 person sworn to
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 24:2
Verse Info
Context Readings
Isaac And Rebekah
1
By now Abraham was old, and Jehovah had blessed him in every way.
2 Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had
Cross References
Genesis 47:29
When the time drew near for him to die, he called for his son Joseph and said to him: Place your hand under my thighs and make a solemn vow that you will not bury me in Egypt.
Genesis 39:4-6
Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant. He put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.
Genesis 15:2
Abram said: O Jehovah God, what will you give me? I continue childless! The heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus.
Genesis 24:9-10
The servant placed his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master. He swore to him concerning this matter.
Genesis 39:8-9
He refused, and said to her: My master does not have to concern himself with anything in the house, because I am here. He has put me in charge of everything he has.
Genesis 44:1
Later, Joseph told the servant in charge of his house: Fill the men's grain sacks with as much as they can hold and put their money in the sacks.
1 Chronicles 29:24
All the officials and soldiers, and even all of David's other sons, promised to be loyal to Solomon as king.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who labor in the word and in teaching.