I should add that the word translated «stones» in the KJV is often literally translated as «thigh,» but that is merely a well known Hebrew euphemism for «penis,» per the oath - taking examples I mentioned from the Bible, «put
your hand under my thigh and take an oath.»
While I think our culture tends to sanitize the Bible way to often (see Abraham's oath «putting
his hand under the thigh»), I'm not sure I'd buy the «boner theory».
I guess if we lived in a «Bible-less» society like Abraham's, the job of bailiff might be more «interesting»: «Please step up to the bench, Miss Jones, and place your right
hand under my thigh, and repeat after me, I solemnly swear... OOOO!
«Putting one's
hand under the thigh» was a euphemism for placing it on a person's genitals.
When my baby was small I held her with her back against my chest with
my hands under her thighs.
Place one
hand under her thigh and close to her knee, then another hand on her ankle.
If this feels hard, place
your hands under your thighs for support.
Not exact matches
How about when they take an oath in the Old Testament by having someone place their
hand «
under the
thigh» of another man?
Besides the potty, you can also hold your baby in «classic position» (facing away from you in a supported squat position, your
hands under their knees and
thighs, resting against you) over a sink or toilet.
Along with tummy time, you can also help baby stand up by placing your
hands under his arms so that he is putting all his weight on the legs and
thighs.
Now, take a step back with your right leg to do a reverse lunge, clasping your
hands under your left
thigh (d).
Once you've lowered your body to the floor, clasp your
hands under your right
thigh.
If you can maintain the existing alignment in your foundation, take your left
hand under your left
thigh and clasp your right wrist behind your back.
standing reverse lunges - lunge backwards bringing the front
thigh down to parallel with the ground; knee should not go forward past toes and keep shin vertical; alternate legs mountain climbers - get down on
hands and feet in pushup position; quickly bring one leg in so it's
under chest; quickly switch to other leg; keep quickly switching legs so that it looks as if you were climbing a mountain mountain jumpers - get down on
hands and feet in pushup position; quickly bring both legs in so they are
under chest and immediately pop back out to starting position; keep quickly «jumping» both legs in so that it looks as if you were jumping, while on the ground.
Hold for a minute, exhale your torso back to the right
thigh and your
hands to the floor, and turn your back toes
under.
Start on all fours, with your
hands directly
under your shoulders and your knees directly
under your hips.Keep your right knee at a 90 - degree angle as you slowly raise your leg behind you until your
thigh is almost parallel to the floor.
Warrior III is an excellent pose to refine with props: Rest your
hands on blocks directly
under the shoulders to facilitate the lift of the torso up and away from your
thighs.
Bring your torso toward or between your
thighs, and rest the backs of your
hands on blocks or on the floor
under the chair if they go that far.
Snug your upper left arm and shoulder as much as possible
under the back of your left
thigh just above the knee, and place your left
hand on the floor at the outside edge of your left foot, fingers pointing forward.
I don't care if you've been together 20 years — you should still be telling her how beautiful she is, reaching for her
hand while you're driving, whispering in her ear, and touching her
thigh under the table.
A married couple kisses and caresses (in one scene his
hand is shown on her
thigh under her skirt).
Judges should ensure they place
hands under the coat to feel for the forechest, tip of shoulder blades, length of upper arm, depth of body to the elbows, tight fitting elbows, good length and spring of rib, short, deep loin, bend of stifle, rear
thigh muscle mass and correct tail set and length.