Parallel Verses
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.
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,
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 And Abraham was old and come days: and Jehovah praised Abraham in every thing. 2 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. 3 And I will cause thee to swear by Jehovah, God of the heavens, and God of the earth, that thou wilt not take a wife to my son, from the daughters of the Canaanites in the midst of whom I shall dwell.
Cross References
Genesis 47:29
And the days of Israel will draw near to die: and he will call to his son Joseph, and will say to him, If now I found grace in thine eyes, put now thy hand under my thigh, and thou shalt do to me kindness and truth: now thou shalt not bury me in Egypt
Genesis 39:4-6
And Joseph will find grace in his eyes, and he will serve him, and he will appoint him over his house, and all which is to him he gave into his hand.
Genesis 15:2
And Abram will say, My Lord Jehovah, what wilt thou give to me, and I going childless, and the son of Masek in my house, he Eliezer of Damascus?
Genesis 24:9-10
And the servant will put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his lord, and swear to him concerning this word.
Genesis 39:8-9
And he will refuse, and will say to his lord's wife, Behold, my lord knew not what is with me in the house, and all which is to him he gave into my hand;
Genesis 44:1
And he will command him over house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they shall be able to lift up, and put the silver of each in the mouth of his sack.
1 Chronicles 29:24
And all the chiefs and the strong ones, and also all the sons of king David gave the hand under Solomon the king.
1 Timothy 5:17
Let the elders having presided well be deemed worthy of double honour, chiefly they being wearied in word and doctrine.