Genesis 24:9
The Scripture
(9) And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jacob sends messengers to Bethlehem to locate suitable wives for his sons. The messengers find seventy virgins, and Jacob chooses the one who is pure, showing God’s providence in marriage. The chapter stresses the importance of finding a good wife and the guidance of God in family matters.
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Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 16:3Jeremiah 27:19Genesis 24:12II Chronicles 8:15Ezra 5:5Genesis 24:27