Genesis 16:6

New Living Translation

Abram replied, “Look, she is your servant, so deal with her as you see fit.” Then Sarai treated Hagar so harshly that she finally ran away.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

The angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit to her authority.”

Genesis 24:10

Then he loaded ten of Abraham’s camels with all kinds of expensive gifts from his master, and he traveled to distant Aram-naharaim. There he went to the town where Abraham’s brother Nahor had settled.

Job 2:6

“All right, do with him as you please,” the Lord said to Satan. “But spare his life.”

Exodus 2:15

And sure enough, Pharaoh heard what had happened, and he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian. When Moses arrived in Midian, he sat down beside a well.

Proverbs 14:29

People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.

Proverbs 27:8

A person who strays from home is like a bird that strays from its nest.

Proverbs 29:19

Words alone will not discipline a servant; the words may be understood, but they are not heeded.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes.

Jeremiah 38:5

King Zedekiah agreed. “All right,” he said. “Do as you like. I can’t stop you.”

Joshua 9:25

Now we are at your mercy—do to us whatever you think is right.”

1 Peter 3:7

In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered.