Genesis 24:2

And Abraham said vnto his eldest seruant of his house, that ruled ouer all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand vnder my thigh:
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And Abraham said unto his servant, the elder of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And Abraham said to his chief servant, the manager of all his property, Come now, put your hand under my leg:
- Basic English Bible

And Abraham said to his servant, the eldest of his house, who ruled over all that he had, Put thy hand, I pray thee, under my thigh,
- Darby Bible

And Abraham said to his eldest servant of his house, that ruled over all that he had, Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh:
- Webster's Bible

Abraham said to his servant, the elder of his house, who ruled over all that he had, "Please put your hand under my thigh.
- World English Bible

and Abraham saith unto his servant, the eldest of his house, who is ruling over all that he hath, `Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh,
- Youngs Literal Bible

And Abraham said unto his servant, the elder of his house, that ruled over all that he had: 'Put, I pray thee, thy hand under my thigh.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Genesis 24:2

24:2 His eldest servant - Probably Eliezer of Damascus, one whose conduct and affection he had had long experience of: he trusted him with this great affair, and not Isaac himself, because he would not have Isaac go at all into that country, but marry thither by proxy; and no proxy so fit as the steward of his house. This matter is settled between the master and the servant with a great deal of care and solemnity. The servant is bound by an oath to do his utmost to get a wife for Isaac among his relations, #Ge 24:3|,4. Abraham swears him to it, both for his own satisfaction, and for the engagement of his servant to all possible care and diligence. Thus God swears his servants to their work, that, having sworn, they may perform it. Swearing being an ordinance, not peculiar to the church, but common to mankind, is to be performed by such signs as are the common usages of our country.