Abram het toe gesê: “Dis jou slavin, maak met haar wat jy wil.” Sarai het haar toe so sleg behandel dat Hagar haar goed gevat en weggeloop het.
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, Abram allows Sarai to treat Hagar harshly, and when Sarai does so, Hagar runs away. Abram gives Sarai control over Hagar, leading to Hagar's escape.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a friend who is not nice to another friend. The friend who is being mean gets to decide what happens, and the other friend feels so bad that they run away to find a safer place. That's what happened here with Sarai, Hagar, and Abram.
Historical Background
This passage is from the book of Genesis, traditionally attributed to Moses. It was written around 1446-1406 BCE and provides insight into the patriarchal society and relationships during that time, where women had limited rights and power.
Living It Out Today
Today, this can be seen in abusive relationships where one person has control over another and mistreats them. It reminds us to seek healthy relationships and advocate for those who are being mistreated.