Genesis 16:6

God's Word

Abram answered Sarai, “Here, she’s your slave. Do what you like with her.” Then Sarai mistreated Hagar so much that she ran away.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

The Messenger of the Lord said to her, “Go back to your owner, and place yourself under her authority.”

Genesis 24:10

Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and left, taking with him all of his master’s best things. He traveled to Aram Naharaim, Nahor’s city.

Job 2:6

The Lord told Satan, “He is in your power, but you must spare his life!”

Exodus 2:15

When Pharaoh heard what Moses had done, he tried to have him killed. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian. One day, while Moses was sitting by a well,

Proverbs 14:29

A person of great understanding is patient, but a short temper is the height of stupidity.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer turns away rage, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 27:8

Like a bird wandering from its nest, so is a husband wandering from his home.

Proverbs 29:19

A slave cannot be disciplined with words. He will not respond, though he may understand.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler becomes angry with you, don’t resign your position. If you remain calm, you can make up for serious offenses.

Jeremiah 38:5

King Zedekiah answered, “He’s in your hands. I won’t do anything to stop you.”

Joshua 9:25

Now we’re at your mercy. Do to us what you think is good and right.”

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in a similar way, live with your wives with understanding since they are weaker than you are. Honor your wives as those who share God’s life-giving kindness  so that nothing will interfere with your prayers.