Genesis 24:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 24:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 24:2 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 24:2 — KJV
“And Abraham said unto his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:”
— Genesis 24:2 (KJV)
Genesis 24:2 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 24:2
“And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:2: abraham, servant, put
“And the time drew nigh that Israel must die: and he called his son Joseph, and said unto him, If now I have found grace in thy sight, put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me; bury me not, I pray thee, in Egypt:”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:2: put, pray, hand
“When Saul heard that David was discovered, and the men that were with him, (now Saul abode in Gibeah under a tree in Ramah, having his spear in his hand, and all his servants were standing about him;) tree...: or, grove in a high place”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:2: servant, over, hand
“Then David returned to bless his household. And Michal the daughter of Saul came out to meet David, and said, How glorious was the king of Israel to day, who uncovered himself to day in the eyes of the handmaids of his servants, as one of the vain fellows shamelessly uncovereth himself! shamelessly: or, openly”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:2: servant, house, over
“Yet I will send my servants unto thee to morrow about this time, and they shall search thine house, and the houses of thy servants; and it shall be, that whatsoever is pleasant in thine eyes, they shall put it in their hand, and take it away. pleasant: Heb. desirable”
Shares key themes with Genesis 24:2: servant, house, put
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