Genesis 16:6

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But Abram said to Sarai, “Your slave-girl is in your power; do to her as you please.” Then Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she ran away from her.

Cross References

Genesis 16:9

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

Genesis 24:10

Then the servant took ten of his master's camels and departed, taking all kinds of choice gifts from his master; and he set out and went to Aram-naharaim, to the city of Nahor.

Job 2:6

The Lord said to Satan, “Very well, he is in your power; only spare his life.”

Exodus 2:15

When Pharaoh heard of it, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh. He settled in the land of Midian, and sat down by a well.

Proverbs 14:29

Whoever is slow to anger has great understanding, but one who has a hasty temper exalts folly.

Proverbs 15:1

A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.

Proverbs 27:8

Like a bird that strays from its nest is one who strays from home.

Proverbs 29:19

By mere words servants are not disciplined, for though they understand, they will not give heed.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If the anger of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post, for calmness will undo great offenses.

Jeremiah 38:5

King Zedekiah said, “Here he is; he is in your hands; for the king is powerless against you.”

Joshua 9:25

And now we are in your hand: do as it seems good and right in your sight to do to us.”

1 Peter 3:7

Husbands, in the same way, show consideration for your wives in your life together, paying honor to the woman as the weaker sex, since they too are also heirs of the gracious gift of life—so that nothing may hinder your prayers.