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
Then Abram said to Lot, “Please, let’s not have quarreling between you and me, or between your herdsmen and my herdsmen, since we are relatives.
Proverbs 14:29
A patient person shows great understanding,
but a quick-tempered one promotes foolishness.
Proverbs 15:1
A gentle answer turns away anger,
but a harsh word stirs up wrath.
1 Peter 3:7
Husbands, in the same way, live with your wives with an understanding of their weaker nature yet showing them honor as coheirs of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

In

Genesis 24:10
The servant took 10 of his master’s camels and departed with all kinds of his master’s goods in hand. Then he set out for Nahor’s town Aram-naharaim.
Job 2:6
“Very well,” the Lord told Satan, “he is in your power; only spare his life.”
Psalm 106:41
He handed them over to the nations;
those who hated them ruled them.
Jeremiah 38:5
King Zedekiah said, “Here he is; he’s in your hands since the king can’t do anything against you.”

As it pleaseth thee

Proverbs 29:19
A slave cannot be disciplined by words;
though he understands, he doesn’t respond.

Fled

Exodus 2:15
When Pharaoh heard about this, he tried to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and went to live in the land of Midian, and sat down by a well.
Proverbs 27:8
A man wandering from his home
is like a bird wandering from its nest.
Ecclesiastes 10:4
If the ruler’s anger rises against you, don’t leave your place,
for calmness puts great offenses to rest.

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