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].
Proverbs 15:1
A soft and gentle and thoughtful answer turns away wrath,
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.
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].

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.
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.