Genesis 24:9-11
International Standard Version
9 So the servant made a solemn oath[a] to his master Abraham regarding this matter.
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10 Then Abraham’s servant took ten camels from his master’s herd of[b] camels and left on his journey with all kinds of gifts from his master’s inventory. Eventually, he traveled as far as Aram-naharaim, Nahor’s home town. 11 As evening approached, he had the camels kneel outside the town at the water well, right about the time when women customarily went out to draw water.
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- Genesis 24:9 Lit. servant placed his hand under Abraham’s thigh; i.e., to make a solemn promise based on the sanctity of the family and commitment to the family line
- Genesis 24:10 The Heb. lacks herd of
Genesis 24:9-11
New International Version
9 So the servant put his hand under the thigh(A) of his master(B) Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter.
10 Then the servant left, taking with him ten of his master’s camels(C) loaded with all kinds of good things(D) from his master. He set out for Aram Naharaim[a](E) and made his way to the town of Nahor.(F) 11 He had the camels kneel down near the well(G) outside the town; it was toward evening, the time the women go out to draw water.(H)
Footnotes
- Genesis 24:10 That is, Northwest Mesopotamia
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