Genesis 16:9

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

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 16:9

BSB
So the angel of the LORD told her, "Return to your mistress and submit to her authority."
AKJV
And the angel of the LORD said to her, Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hands.
CPDV
And the Angel of the Lord said to her, "Return to your mistress, and humble yourself under her hand."
ERV
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.
NHEB
The angel of the LORD said to her, "Return to your mistress, and submit yourself to her authority."
SMT
And the messenger of Jehovah will say to her, Turn back to thy mistress and be humbled under her hands.

Commentary for Genesis 16:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 16:9
Summary
Angel commands woman to return submissively
Place
Wilderness
Event
Angel instructs Hagar to return
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Teaching