And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
So the servant placed his hand under Abraham's thigh and made a solemn promise to him about this important matter.
The servant is making a sacred oath to Abraham, using an ancient custom that showed the promise was extremely serious and binding.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of Abraham, it was a customary practice in ancient Near Eastern cultures for servants to swear oaths by placing their hand under their master's thigh, symbolizing loyalty and the continuation of the family lineage through descendants. This specific act occurred as Abraham's servant was being commissioned to find a wife for Isaac from Abraham's relatives, ensuring the fulfillment of God's covenant promises to Abraham's family. Such oaths were a serious and binding ritual that reflected the patriarchal society's emphasis on honor and familial obligations.
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