Genesis 24:2

Genesis 24:2 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
• New International Version (NIV)He said to the senior servant in his household, the one in charge of all that he had, “Put your hand under my thigh.
• English Standard Version (ESV)And Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he had, "Put your hand under my thigh,
• New King James Version (NKJV)So Abraham said to the oldest servant of his house, who ruled over all that he had, “Please, put your hand under my thigh,

Context of Genesis 24:2

1By now Abraham was old, and the Lord had blessed him in every way. So Abraham said to the senior servant of his household who was in charge of all that he owned, “Take a solemn oath. 3I want you to swear by the Lord God of heaven and earth that you will not get my son a wife from the daughters of the Canaanites among whom I’m living. 4Instead, you will go to the land of my relatives and get a wife for my son Isaac.”

Genesis 24:2 word by word

וַיֹּ֣אמֶר אַבְרָהָ֗ם אֶל־עַבְדּוֹ֙ זְקַ֣ן בֵּית֔וֹ הַמֹּשֵׁ֖ל בְּכָל־אֲשֶׁר־ל֑וֹ שִֽׂים־נָ֥א יָדְךָ֖ תַּ֥חַת יְרֵכִֽי׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• And Abrahamאַבְרָהָם'abrâhâm · AbrahamH85
• saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
• unto his eldestזָקֵןzâqên · oldH2205
• servantעֶ֫בֶד‛ebed · servant/slaveH5650
• of his houseבַּ֫יִתbayith · house: householdH1004
• that ruled overמָשַׁלmâshal · to ruleH4910
• all that he had, Putשׂוּםώûm ώîym · to set: putH7760
• I pray thee, thy handיָדyâd · hand: swearH3027
• under my thighיָרֵךְyârêk · thighH3409

Cross-references for Genesis 24:2

• Genesis 15:2Abram asked, “Almighty Lord, what will you give me? Since I’m going to die without children, Eliezer of Damascus will inherit my household.
• 1 Timothy 5:17Give double honor to spiritual leaders who handle their duties well. This is especially true if they work hard at teaching God’s word.
• Genesis 24:10Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and left, taking with him all of his master’s best things. He traveled to Aram Naharaim, Nahor’s city.
• Genesis 39:4Potiphar liked Joseph so much that he made him his trusted servant. He put him in charge of his household and everything he owned.
• Genesis 44:1Joseph commanded the man in charge of his house, “Fill the men’s sacks with as much food as they can carry. Put each man’s money in his sack.
• Genesis 24:9So the servant did as his master Abraham commanded and swore the oath to him concerning this.
• Genesis 47:29Israel was about to die. He called for his son Joseph and said to him, “I want you to swear that you love me and are faithful to me. Please don’t bury me here.
• 1 Chronicles 29:24All the leaders and soldiers and all of King David’s sons pledged their loyalty to King Solomon.

Commentaries on Genesis 24:2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2Eldest servant - As this eldest servant is stated to have been the ruler over all that he had, it is very likely that Eliezer is meant. See Genesis 15:2, Genesis 15:3. Put, I pray thee, thy hand - See note on Genesis 24:9.Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1-67Verses 1-67 - The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān “Laban, white.” In this circumstantial account of the marriage of Isaac, we have a beautiful picture of ancient manners in the East, the living original of which the present customs of that cradle of mankind are a striking copy. Genesis 24:1-9 Abraham binds the chief servant of his house to seek a wife for his son Isaac among his kindred…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2The servant placed his hand under Abraham's thigh (compare 47:29). This was the custom when making a serious oath. The servant accepted the responsibility of completing this mission.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. said unto his eldest servant--Abraham being too old, and as the heir of the promise not being at liberty to make even a temporary visit to his native land, was obliged to intrust this delicate mission to Eliezer, whom, although putting entire confidence in him, he on this occasion bound by a solemn oath. A pastoral chief in the present day would follow the same course if he could not go himself.Read the comment

Topics related to Genesis 24:2

• Oath

In the dictionaries

• Abraham
• Abraham, Abram
• Eliezer
• Follow
• Governor
• Hivites
• Isaac
• Laban
• Light
• Lord

Commentaries on Genesis 24

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings