Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
Jacob said, "Swear to me that you will do so." So Joseph gave him his word. Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.
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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
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The time for Israel to die approached, so he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and show me 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 senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, "Put your hand under my thigh
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So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. Then he commanded him, "You must not marry a Canaanite woman! Leave immediately for Paddan Aram! Go to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father, and find yourself a wife there, among the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
Masters' » Should select faithful servants
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
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I will favor the honest people of the land, and allow them to live with me. Those who walk in the way of integrity will attend me. Deceitful people will not live in my palace. Liars will not be welcome in my presence.
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
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 so that I may make you solemnly promise by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living.
So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and gave his solemn promise he would carry out his wishes.
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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 senior one in his household who was in charge of everything he had, "Put your hand under my thigh
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The time for Israel to die approached, so he called for his son Joseph and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, put your hand under my thigh and show me 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
So Isaac called for Jacob and blessed him. Then he commanded him, "You must not marry a Canaanite woman! Leave immediately for Paddan Aram! Go to the house of Bethuel, your mother's father, and find yourself a wife there, among the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
Now Abraham was old, well advanced in years, and the Lord had blessed him in everything. 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 so that I may make you solemnly promise by the Lord, the God of heaven and the God of the earth: You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living. read more.
You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac."
You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac."
Servants » When good » Deserve the confidence of their masters
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
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You must go instead to my country and to my relatives to find a wife for my son Isaac."
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So Joseph found favor in his sight and became his personal attendant. Potiphar appointed Joseph overseer of his household and put him in charge of everything he owned.
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