Genesis 16:9

Good News Translation (US Version)

He said, “Go back to her and be her slave.”

Cross References

Titus 2:9

Slaves are to submit themselves to their masters and please them in all things. They must not talk back to them

Ephesians 5:21

Submit yourselves to one another because of your reverence for Christ.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If your ruler becomes angry with you, do not hand in your resignation; serious wrongs may be pardoned if you keep calm.

Genesis 16:6

Abram answered, “Very well, she is your slave and under your control; do whatever you want with her.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so cruelly that she ran away.

Genesis 16:8

and said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She answered, “I am running away from my mistress.”

Genesis 16:10

Then he said, “I will give you so many descendants that no one will be able to count them.