Thematic Bible: Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Thematic Bible
Oaths » Often accompanied by placing the hand under the thigh of the person sworn to
Abraham said to the senior servant of his household who was in charge of all that he owned: Take a solemn oath.
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.