Genesis 16:9
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 16
“And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.”Genesis 16:9
What Does Genesis 16:9 Mean?
Genesis 16:9 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 16, verse 9 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 11 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Marriage.
Cross-References (11)
These passages are connected to Genesis 16:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Hebrews 13:17“Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you.”Genesis 16:13“And she called the name of the LORD that spake unto her, Thou God seest me: for she said, Have I also here looked after him that seeth me?”Genesis 22:11“And the angel of the LORD called unto him out of heaven, and said, Abraham, Abraham: and he said, Here am I.”Ephesians 6:5“Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;”Titus 2:9“Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;”1 Peter 5:5“Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.”Genesis 21:17“And God heard the voice of the lad; and the angel of God called to Hagar out of heaven, and said unto her, What aileth thee, Hagar? fear not; for God hath heard the voice of the lad where he is.”Ecclesiastes 10:4“If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.”Ephesians 5:21“Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.”1 Timothy 6:1“Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed.”1 Peter 2:18“Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.”
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