Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
hands » Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made
He said, "Swear to me," and he swore to him. And Israel bowed himself, leaning on the top of his staff.
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 time drew near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt,
Marriage » The jews » Careful in contracting for their children
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.
Isaac called Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him, "You shall not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Paddan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother's father. Take a wife from there from the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
Masters' » Should select faithful servants
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.
My eyes will be on the faithful of the land, that they may dwell with me. He who walks in a perfect way, he will serve me. He who practices deceit won't dwell within my house. He who speaks falsehood won't be established before my eyes.
Oath » Abraham requires oath of his servant eliezer
Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh. I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live.
The servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
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 time drew near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, "If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please do not bury me in Egypt,
Parents » Their duty to their children is » Not to make unholy connections for them
Isaac called Jacob, blessed him, and commanded him, "You shall not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan. Arise, go to Paddan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother's father. Take a wife from there from the daughters of Laban, your mother's brother.
Abraham was old, and well stricken in age. The LORD had blessed Abraham in all things. Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh. I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live. read more.
But you shall go to my country, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son Isaac."
But you shall go to my country, and to my relatives, and 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 house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.
But you shall go to my country, and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son Isaac."
Joseph found favor in his sight. He ministered to him, and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.