Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly with her, she fled from her face.
As it pleaseth thee
Bible References
Abram
Genesis 13:8
So Abram said to Lot, “Please let there be no strife and disagreement between you and me, nor between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, because we are relatives.
Proverbs 14:29
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
He who is slow to anger has great understanding [and profits from his self-control],
But he who is quick-tempered exposes and exalts his foolishness [for all to see].
Proverbs 15:1 A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
But harsh and painful and careless words stir up anger.
1 Peter 3:7
In the same way, you husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way [with great gentleness and tact, and with an intelligent regard for the marriage relationship], as with someone physically weaker, since she is a woman. Show her honor and respect as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered or ineffective.
In
Genesis 24:10
Then the servant took ten of his master’s camels, and set out, taking some of his master’s good things with him; so he got up and journeyed to Mesopotamia [between the Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers], to the city of Nahor [the home of Abraham’s brother].
Job 2:6
So the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, he is in your hand, only spare his life.”
Psalm 106:41
He gave them into the hands of the nations,
And those who hated them ruled over them.
He gave them into the hands of the nations,
And those who hated them ruled over them.
Jeremiah 38:5
Then King Zedekiah [fearing the princes] said, “Listen, he is in your hand; for the king is in no position to do anything against you.”
As it pleaseth thee
Proverbs 29:19
A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
A servant will not be corrected by words alone;
For though he understands, he will not respond [nor pay attention].
Fled
Exodus 2:15
When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he tried to kill Moses. Then Moses fled from Pharaoh’s presence and took refuge in the land of Midian, where he sat down by a well.
Proverbs 27:8
Like a bird that wanders from her nest [with its comfort and safety],
So is a man who wanders from his home.
Like a bird that wanders from her nest [with its comfort and safety],
So is a man who wanders from his home.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the temper of the ruler rises against you, do not leave your post [showing resistance], because composure and calmness prevent great offenses.