Genesis 24:9

And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.

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Other Translations for Genesis 24:9

BSB
So the servant placed his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
AKJV
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning that matter.
CPDV
Therefore, the servant placed his hand under the thigh of Abraham, his lord, and he swore to him on his word.
ERV
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning this matter.
NHEB
The servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and swore to him concerning this matter.
SMT
And the servant will put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his lord, and swear to him concerning this word.

Commentary for Genesis 24:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 24:9
Summary
Servant swears formal oath to Abraham
Event
Oath taken by servant
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Covenant