Genesis 24:2 nasb — Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he owned, "Please place your hand…

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"Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he owned, "Please place your hand under my thigh,"

— Genesis 24:2, NASB

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Genesis 24 — Context

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Now Abraham was old, advanced in age; and the LORD had blessed Abraham in every way.

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Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he owned, "Please place 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 earth, that you shall not take a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live,

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but you will go to my country and to my relatives, and take a wife for my son Isaac."

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The servant said to him, "Suppose the woman is not willing to follow me to this land; should I take your son back 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 NASB reads: “Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he owned, "Please place 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 (NASB): “Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who had charge of all that he owned, "Please place 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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