Thematic Bible: Placed under the thigh of a person to whom an oath was made


Thematic Bible



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.

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

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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