Hearing God's Voice in DreamsA–Z symbols

Thigh in a dream

Biblical meaning from Hearing God's Voice in Dreams by Apostle Nicholas V. Mbanjwa

What it means

Truth, honesty, oath, and a vow — in Bible times people sealed a promise by placing a hand under the other's thigh.

✦ When it is positive

  • Truth, honesty
  • An oath or vow being made or sealed

How to tell the difference

Genesis 24:2 — Abraham instructing his servant to place his hand under his thigh when making a covenant oath.

Scripture

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

Genesis 24:2 (WEB)

The time came near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph, and said to him, “If now I have found favor in your sight, please put your hand under my thigh, and deal kindly and truly with me. Please don’t bury me in Egypt,

Genesis 47:29 (WEB)

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