Genesis 16:9 cpdv — And the Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and humble yourself under her hand.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and humble yourself under her hand.” "

— Genesis 16:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Genesis 16 — Context

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Abram responded to her by saying, “Behold, your handmaid is in your hand to treat as it pleases you.” And so, when Sarai afflicted her, she took flight.

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And when the Angel of the Lord had found her, near the fountain of water in the wilderness, which is on the way to Shur in the desert,

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he said to her: “Hagar, handmaid of Sarai, where have you come from? And where will you go?” And she answered, “I flee from the face of Sarai, my mistress.”

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And the Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and humble yourself under her hand.”

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And again he said, “I will multiply your offspring continuously, and they will not be numbered because of their multitude.”

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But thereafter he said: “Behold, you have conceived, and you will give birth to a son. And you shall call his name Ishmael, because the Lord has heard your affliction.

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He will be a wild man. His hand will be against all, and all hands will be against him. And he will pitch his tents away from the region of all his brothers.”

Genesis 16:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 16:9 say?
Genesis 16:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and humble yourself under her hand.” ”
Where is Genesis 16:9 in the Bible?
Genesis 16:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 16, verse 9.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 16:9.
What translation should I read Genesis 16:9 in?
Genesis 16:9 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 16:9?
Genesis 16:9 reads (CPDV): “And the Angel of the Lord said to her, “Return to your mistress, and humble yourself under her hand.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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