Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
And Jacob said, “Swear to me.” So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed.
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
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When the time drew near for him 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 me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt.
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Marriage » The jews » Careful in contracting for their children
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
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Isaac summoned Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him: "Don't take a wife from the Canaanite women. Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father. Marry one of the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
Masters' » Should select faithful servants
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
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My eyes [favor] the faithful of the land so that they may sit down with me. The one who follows the way of integrity may serve me. No one who acts deceitfully will live in my palace; no one who tells lies will remain in my presence.
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, "Place your hand under my thigh, and I will have you swear by the Lord, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live,
So the servant placed his hand under his master Abraham’s thigh and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
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Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
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When the time drew near for him 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 me that you will deal with me in kindness and faithfulness. Do not bury me in Egypt.
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Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Isaac summoned Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him: "Don't take a wife from the Canaanite women. Go at once to Paddan-aram, to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father. Marry one of the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
Abraham was now old, getting on in years, and the Lord had blessed him in everything. Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, "Place your hand under my thigh, and I will have you swear by the Lord, God of heaven and God of earth, that you will not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I live, read more.
but will go to my land and my family to take a wife for my son Isaac."
but will go to my land and my family to take a wife for my son Isaac."
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his household who managed all he owned, “Place your hand under my thigh,
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but will go to my land and my family to take a wife for my son Isaac.”
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Joseph found favor in his master’s sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar also put him in charge of his household and placed all that he owned under his authority.
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