Genesis 16:6-9

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6 But Abram said to Sarai, “Behold, your maid is in your hand. Do to her whatever is good in your eyes.” Sarai dealt harshly with her, and she fled from her face. 7 YHWH’s angel found her by a fountain of water in the wilderness, by the fountain on the way to Shur. 8 He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s servant, where did you come from? Where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sarai.” 9 YHWH’s angel said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hands.” Genesis 16:6-9WEB

Classification

The Principle

This passage contains a case where a slave flees from a cruel master.

Categories

This passage is part of the Principles and Definitions. It contributes to an understanding of God's will in Slavery, as well as to an understanding of Marriage.

Fulfillment

The principles described in this passage have abiding relevance.

Topics

This command/principle has direct relevance to an understanding of the following topics:

• Slavery
• Marriage