“And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master, and sware to him concerning that matter.”
So the servant put his hand under the thigh of his master Abraham and swore an oath to him concerning this matter. The oath is taken with the full solemnity Abraham requested. The servant's compliance with the oath-taking procedure shows his understanding of the weight of what he is undertaking. Ecclesiastes 5:5 warns that it is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it. The servant who takes the oath intends to fulfill it. The application: the willingness to take a solemn oath reflects the servant's integrity and his commitment to the mission.
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