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Genesis 16:9

King James Version (KJV)

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Genesis 16:9

Verse 9 of 16

Scripture focus

And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.

Genesis 16:9 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Genesis 16:9

Theological / Devotional

Submit thyself. The Hebrew verb translated “submit” is another form of the verb rendered “dealt hardly” in v. 6. Hagar was to return and submit meekly to Sarai, however, no matter how unkindly Sarai might treat her.

God did not condone Sarai’s harshness toward Hagar. He will punish those who misuse their authority, but He rarely entrusts this duty to those who are suffering under harsh and unjust treatment. Meekness is a trait of character God looks for in His children (see Eph. 6:5; Col. 3:22; 1 Peter 2:18-23).

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