Genesis 16:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 16:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 16:6 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "But Abram said unto Sarai, Behold, thy maid is in thy hand; do to her as it pleaseth thee. And when Sarai dealt hardly w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 16:6 — KJV
“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...: Heb. that which is good in thine eyes dealt...: Heb. afflicted her”
— Genesis 16:6 (KJV)
Genesis 16:6 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 16:6
“And, behold, the whole family is risen against thine handmaid, and they said, Deliver him that smote his brother, that we may kill him, for the life of his brother whom he slew; and we will destroy the heir also: and so they shall quench my coal which is left, and shall not leave to my husband neither name nor remainder upon the earth. upon...: Heb. upon the face of the earth”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:6: behold, maid, hand
“And Abimelech said, Behold, my land is before thee: dwell where it pleaseth thee. where...: Heb. as is good in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:6: behold, pleaseth, heb
“And the men of David said unto him, Behold the day of which the LORD said unto thee, Behold, I will deliver thine enemy into thine hand, that thou mayest do to him as it shall seem good unto thee. Then David arose, and cut off the skirt of Saul's robe privily. Saul's...: Heb. the robe which was Saul's”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:6: behold, hand, heb
“That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid. no grief: Heb. no staggering, or, stumbling”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:6: maid, hand, dealt
“And she arose, and bowed herself on her face to the earth, and said, Behold, let thine handmaid be a servant to wash the feet of the servants of my lord.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:6: behold, maid, hand
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