3045. 'And the servant put his hand under the thigh of Abraham his master' means that the natural man was bound, as regards its power, to the good of conjugial love. This is clear from what has been stated in 3021, where also the same words occur.

In Genesis 24:14, this signifies affection in which there is innocence, as distinguished from child, girl, or daughter. (Arcana Coelestia 3067)

In Genesis 24:61, this signifies subservient affections. (Arcana Coelestia 3189) See also Daughter.