Genesis 24:2

New English Translation

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

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram said, “O sovereign Lord, what will you give me since I continue to be childless, and my heir is Eliezer of Damascus?”

Genesis 24:34

“I am the servant of Abraham,” he began.

Genesis 24:37

My master made me swear an oath. He said, ‘You must not acquire a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I am living,

Genesis 44:1

He instructed the servant who was over his household, “Fill the sacks of the men with as much food as they can carry and put each man’s money in the mouth of his sack.

Genesis 47:29

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,

Genesis 47:31

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.

2 Samuel 12:17

The elders of his house stood over him and tried to lift him from the ground, but he was unwilling, and refused to eat food with them.

1 Kings 16:9

His servant Zimri, a commander of half of his chariot force, conspired against him. While Elah was drinking heavily at the house of Arza, who supervised the palace in Tirzah,

1 Chronicles 29:24

All the officers and warriors, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon.

1 Timothy 5:17

Elders who provide effective leadership must be counted worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard in speaking and teaching.

Ruth 2:6

The servant in charge of the harvesters replied, “She’s the young Moabite woman who came back with Naomi from the region of Moab.