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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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master,.... Or "then" or "therefore the servant", &c. (n)…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870Genesis 24:1-67
- The Marriage of Isaac 26. קרד qādad, “bow the head.” השׁתחוה shâchâh, “bow the body.” 29. לבן lābān, “Laban,…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Put his hand under the thigh of Abraham - This form of swearing has greatly puzzled the commentators; but it is useless…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Genesis 24:1-9
Three things we may observe here concerning Abraham: -
I. The care he took of a good son, to get him married, well…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
concerning this matter Lit. "according to this word."
It has been supposed that the account of Abraham's death,…