Genesis 16:6

New English Translation

Abram said to Sarai, “Since your servant is under your authority, do to her whatever you think best.” Then Sarai treated Hagar harshly, so she ran away from Sarai.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

Then the Lord’s angel said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.

Genesis 24:10

Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of gifts from his master at his disposal. He journeyed to the region of Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor.

Job 2:6

So the Lord said to Satan, “All right, he is in your power; only preserve his life.”

Exodus 2:15

When Pharaoh heard about this event, he sought to kill Moses. So Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, and he settled by a certain well.

Proverbs 14:29

The one who is slow to anger has great understanding, but the one who has a quick temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response turns away anger, but a harsh word stirs up wrath.

Proverbs 27:8

Like a bird that wanders from its nest, so is a person who wanders from his home.

Proverbs 29:19

A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler flares up against you, do not resign from your position, for a calm response can undo great offenses.

Jeremiah 38:5

King Zedekiah said to them, “Very well, you can do what you want with him. For I cannot do anything to stop you.”

Joshua 9:25

So now we are in your power. Do to us what you think is good and appropriate.

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as the weaker partners and show them honor as fellow heirs of the grace of life. In this way nothing will hinder your prayers.