Genesis 24:2 akjv — And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under…

American King James Version

"And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh: "

— Genesis 24:2, American King James Version

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Genesis 24 — Context

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And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the LORD had blessed Abraham in all things.

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And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh:

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And I will make you swear by the LORD, the God of heaven, and the God of the earth, that you shall not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I dwell:

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But you shall go to my country, and to my kindred, and take a wife to my son Isaac.

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And the servant said to him, Peradventure the woman will not be willing to follow me to this land: must I needs bring your son again to the land from where you came?

Genesis 24:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 24:2 say?
Genesis 24:2 in the American King James Version reads: “And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh: ”
Where is Genesis 24:2 in the Bible?
Genesis 24:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 24, verse 2.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 24:2.
What translation should I read Genesis 24:2 in?
Genesis 24:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 24:2?
Genesis 24:2 reads (AKJV): “And Abraham said to his oldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray you, your hand under my thigh: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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