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A Solemn, Ancient Oath
The act of placing a hand under the thigh was a solemn way of taking an oath in the ancient world. Scholars offer several meanings: it could signify a servant's submission to a master, or it could be a way of swearing by God's covenant of circumcision. Many commentators believe it was an oath invoking the future promised Seed, the Messiah, who would descend from Abraham's line.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 24:1–67
18th Century
Theologian
26. קרד qādad — “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh — “bow the body.”
29. לבן lābān — “Laban, white.”
In this circum…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 24:2
19th Century
Bishop
To his eldest servant of his house. — Hebrew, his servant, the elder of his house. It is the name of an office; and thoug…
Charles Spurgeon
On Genesis 24:2
19th Century
Preacher
According to the Eastern manner of swearing.
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John Calvin
On Genesis 24:2
16th Century
Theologian
And Abraham said unto his eldest servant. Abraham here fulfills the common duty of parents, in working for and being concerned about the c…
John Gill
On Genesis 24:2
17th Century
Pastor
And Abraham said to his eldest servant of his house
To Eliezer his servant, according to the Targum of Jonathan, and…
Matthew Henry
On Genesis 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
The effect of good example, good teaching, and the worship of God in a family will generally appear in the piety, faithfulness, prudence, and affec…