Genesis 16:6

New American Bible - revised edition

Abram told Sarai: “Your maid is in your power. Do to her what you regard as right.” Sarai then mistreated her so much that Hagar ran away from her.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

But the Lord’s angel told her: “Go back to your mistress and submit to her authority.

Genesis 24:10

The servant then took ten of his master’s camels, and bearing all kinds of gifts from his master, he made his way to the city of Nahor in Aram Naharaim.

Job 2:6

And the Lord said to the satan, “He is in your power; only spare his life.” The Second Trial.

Exodus 2:15

When Pharaoh heard of the affair, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to the land of Midian. There he sat down by a well.

Proverbs 14:29

Long-suffering results in great wisdom; a short temper raises folly high.

Proverbs 15:1

A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 27:8

Like a bird far from the nest so is anyone far from home.

Proverbs 29:19

Not by words alone can servants be trained; for they understand but do not respond.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

Should the anger of a ruler burst upon you, do not yield your place; for calmness abates great offenses.

Jeremiah 38:5

King Zedekiah answered: “He is in your hands,” for the king could do nothing with them.

Joshua 9:25

And now that we are in your power, do with us what is good and right in your eyes.”

1 Peter 3:7

Likewise, you husbands should live with your wives in understanding, showing honor to the weaker female sex, since we are joint heirs of the gift of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. Christian Conduct.