Genesis 16:6

The Message

“You decide,” said Abram. “Your maid is your business.” Sarai was abusive to Hagar and Hagar ran away.

Cross References

Jeremiah 38:5

King Zedekiah caved in: “If you say so. Go ahead, handle it your way. You’re too much for me.”

1 Peter 3:7

The same goes for you husbands: Be good husbands to your wives. Honor them, delight in them. As women they lack some of your advantages. But in the new life of God’s grace, you’re equals. Treat your wives, then, as equals so your prayers don’t run aground.

Ecclesiastes 10:4

If a ruler loses his temper against you, don’t panic; A calm disposition quiets intemperate rage. * * *

Proverbs 29:19

It takes more than talk to keep workers in line; mere words go in one ear and out the other.

Proverbs 27:8

People who won’t settle down, wandering hither and yon, are like restless birds, flitting to and fro.

Proverbs 15:1

A gentle response defuses anger, but a sharp tongue kindles a temper-fire.

Proverbs 14:29

Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding; a quick-tempered person stockpiles stupidity.

Job 2:6

God said, “All right. Go ahead—you can do what you like with him. But mind you, don’t kill him.”

Exodus 2:15

Pharaoh heard about it and tried to kill Moses, but Moses got away to the land of Midian. He sat down by a well.

Genesis 24:10

The servant took ten of his master’s camels and, loaded with gifts from his master, traveled to Aram Naharaim and the city of Nahor. Outside the city, he made the camels kneel at a well. It was evening, the time when the women came to draw water. He prayed, “O God, God of my master Abraham, make things go smoothly this day; treat my master Abraham well! As I stand here by the spring while the young women of the town come out to get water, let the girl to whom I say, ‘Lower your jug and give me a drink,’ and who answers, ‘Drink, and let me also water your camels’—let her be the woman you have picked out for your servant Isaac. Then I’ll know that you’re working graciously behind the scenes for my master.”

Genesis 16:9

The angel of God said, “Go back to your mistress. Put up with her abuse.” He continued, “I’m going to give you a big family, children past counting. From this pregnancy, you’ll get a son: Name him Ishmael; for God heard you, God answered you. He’ll be a bucking bronco of a man, a real fighter, fighting and being fought, Always stirring up trouble, always at odds with his family.”