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And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai. <a href="/nkjv/genesis/16.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from, and where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” <a href="/nasb_/genesis/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s slave woman, from where have you come, and where are you going?” And she said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” <a href="/nasb/genesis/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> He said, &#8220Hagar, Sarai&#8217s maid, where have you come from and where are you going?&#8221 And she said, &#8220I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/genesis/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where have you come from and where are you going?” And she said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” <a href="/lsb/genesis/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said, “Hagar, Sarai’s servant-woman, where have you come from and where are you going?” And she said, “I am fleeing from the presence of my mistress Sarai.” <a href="/amp/genesis/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s maid, where did you come from and where are you going?” And she said, “I am running away from my mistress Sarai.” <a href="/csb/genesis/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He said, “Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going? ” She replied, “I’m running away from my mistress Sarai.” <a href="/hcsb/genesis/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He said, &#8220Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?&#8221 She replied, &#8220I&#8217m running away from my mistress Sarai.&#8221 <a href="/asv/genesis/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, whence camest thou? and whither goest thou? And she said, I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sarai. <a href="/cev/genesis/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> and asked, "Hagar, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She answered, "I'm running away from Sarai, my owner." <a href="/erv/genesis/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, whence camest thou? and whither goest thou? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai. <a href="/gwt/genesis/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He said, "Hagar, Sarai's slave, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She answered, "I'm running away from my owner Sarai." <a href="/gnt/genesis/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> and said, "Hagar, slave of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?" She answered, "I am running away from my mistress." <a href="/isv/genesis/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> "Hagar, servant of Sarai," he asked, "Where are you coming from and where are you going?" She answered, "I am running away from my mistress Sarai." <a href="/msb/genesis/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Hagar, servant of Sarai,? he said, ?where have you come from, and where are you going?? ?I am running away from my mistress Sarai,? she replied. <a href="/net/genesis/16.htm">NET Bible</a> He said, "Hagar, servant of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going?" She replied, "I'm running away from my mistress, Sarai." <a href="/nheb/genesis/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he said, "Hagar, servant of Sarai, where did you come from, and where are you going?" And she said, "I am running away from the presence of my mistress Sarai." <a href="/wbt/genesis/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai. <a href="/web/genesis/16.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “Hagar, Sarai’s servant, where did you come from? Where are you going?” She said, “I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sarai.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/genesis/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and He says, “Hagar, Sarai’s handmaid, from where have you come, and to where do you go?” And she says, “From the presence of Sarai, my mistress, I am fleeing.” <a href="/ylt/genesis/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith, 'Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, whence hast thou come, and whither dost thou go?' and she saith, 'From the presence of Sarai, my mistress, I am fleeing.' <a href="/slt/genesis/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he will say, Hagar, Sarai's maid servant, how camest thou here? and whither wilt thou go? And she will say, I flee from the face of Sarai, my mistress.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/genesis/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He said to her: Agar, handmaid of Sarai, whence comest thou? and whither goest thou? And she answered: I flee from the face of Sarai, my mistress. <a href="/cpdv/genesis/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> he said to her: “Hagar, handmaid of Sarai, where have you come from? And where will you go?” And she answered, “I flee from the face of Sarai, my mistress.” <a href="/nabre/genesis/16.htm">New American Bible</a> and he asked, “Hagar, maid of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She answered, “I am running away from my mistress, Sarai.” <a href="/nrsvce/genesis/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said, “Hagar, slave-girl of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?” She said, “I am running away from my mistress Sarai.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/genesis/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to her, Hagar, maid of Sarai, where have you come from, and where are you going? And she said, I flee from the presence of my mistress Sarai. <a href="/hpbt/genesis/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And he said to her, “Hagar, Handmaid of Sarai, from where are you coming and where are you going?” and she said, “I am running away from before Sarai, my Mistress.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/genesis/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And he said: 'Hagar, Sarai's handmaid, whence camest thou? and whither goest thou?' And she said: 'I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.' <a href="/sep/genesis/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And the angel of the Lord said to her, Agar, Sara's maid, whence comest thou, and wither goest thou? and she said, I am fleeing from the face of my mistress Sara. <a href="/parallel/genesis/16-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3359" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/genesis/16.htm">The Birth of Ishmael</a> …7Now the angel of the LORD found Hagar by a spring of water in the desert—the spring along the road to Shur. 8<a href="/hebrew/1904.htm" title="1904: hā·ḡār (N-proper-fs) -- Sarah's Eg. maid, the mother of Ishmael. Of uncertain derivation; Hagar, the mother of Ishmael.">“Hagar,</a> <a href="/hebrew/8198.htm" title="8198: šip̄·ḥaṯ (N-fsc) -- Maid, maidservant. Feminine from an unused root meaning to spread out; a female slave.">servant</a> <a href="/hebrew/8297.htm" title="8297: śā·ray (N-proper-fs) -- A wife of Abram. From sar; dominative; Sarai, the wife of Abraham.">of Sarai,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mar (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/335.htm" title="335: ’ê- (Interrog) -- Where?. Perhaps from 'aiyn; where? Hence how?.">“where</a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: miz·zeh (Interrog) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that."></a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: ḇāṯ (V-Qal-Perf-2fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">have you come from,</a> <a href="/hebrew/575.htm" title="575: wə·’ā·nāh (Conj-w:: Interrog) -- Where? whither?. Or manah; contracted from 'aiyn; where?; hence, whither?, when?; also hither and thither.">and where</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: ṯê·lê·ḵî (V-Qal-Imperf-2fs) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">are you going?”</a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“I am</a> <a href="/hebrew/1272.htm" title="1272: bō·ra·ḥaṯ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- To go through, flee. A primitive root; to bolt, i.e. Figuratively, to flee suddenly.">running away</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/1404.htm" title="1404: gə·ḇir·tî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Lady, queen, mistress. Feminine of gbiyr; mistress.">my mistress</a> <a href="/hebrew/8297.htm" title="8297: śā·ray (N-proper-fs) -- A wife of Abram. From sar; dominative; Sarai, the wife of Abraham.">Sarai,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">she replied.</a> 9So the angel of the LORD told her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/genesis/21-17.htm">Genesis 21:17</a> Then God heard the voice of the boy, and the angel of God called to Hagar from heaven, “What is wrong, Hagar? Do not be afraid, for God has heard the voice of the boy where he lies. <a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a> But the LORD God called out to the man, “Where are you?” <a href="/genesis/30-9.htm">Genesis 30:9</a> When Leah saw that she had stopped having children, she gave her servant Zilpah to Jacob as a wife. <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Genesis 25:18</a> Ishmael’s descendants settled from Havilah to Shur, which is near the border of Egypt as you go toward Asshur. And they lived in hostility toward all their brothers. <a href="/genesis/24-7.htm">Genesis 24:7</a> The LORD, the God of heaven, who brought me from my father’s house and my native land, who spoke to me and promised me on oath, saying, ‘To your offspring I will give this land’—He will send His angel before you so that you can take a wife for my son from there. <a href="/genesis/12-1.htm">Genesis 12:1</a> Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. <a href="/genesis/13-14.htm">Genesis 13:14</a> After Lot had departed, the LORD said to Abram, “Now lift up your eyes from the place where you are, and look to the north and south and east and west, <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a> After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” <a href="/genesis/17-1.htm">Genesis 17:1</a> When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to him and said, “I am God Almighty. Walk before Me and be blameless. <a href="/genesis/18-9.htm">Genesis 18:9</a> “Where is your wife Sarah?” they asked. “There, in the tent,” he replied. <a href="/exodus/3-4.htm">Exodus 3:4</a> When the LORD saw that he had gone over to look, God called out to him from within the bush, “Moses, Moses!” “Here I am,” he answered. <a href="/exodus/2-15.htm">Exodus 2:15</a> When Pharaoh heard about this matter, he sought to kill Moses. But Moses fled from Pharaoh and settled in the land of Midian, where he sat down beside a well. <a href="/1_samuel/1-11.htm">1 Samuel 1:11</a> And she made a vow, saying, “O LORD of Hosts, if only You will look upon the affliction of Your maidservant and remember me, not forgetting Your maidservant but giving her a son, then I will dedicate him to the LORD all the days of his life, and no razor shall ever touch his head.” <a href="/1_kings/19-9.htm">1 Kings 19:9</a> There Elijah entered a cave and spent the night. And the word of the LORD came to him, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” <a href="/psalms/139-7.htm">Psalm 139:7-10</a> Where can I go to escape Your Spirit? Where can I flee from Your presence? / If I ascend to the heavens, You are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, You are there. / If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle by the farthest sea, ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, from where came you? and where will you go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai.Sarai's maid.<a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Genesis 16:1,4</a> Now Sarai Abram's wife bare him no children: and she had an handmaid, an Egyptian, whose name was Hagar… <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Ephesians 6:5-8</a> Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ; … <a href="/1_timothy/6-1.htm">1 Timothy 6:1,2</a> Let as many servants as are under the yoke count their own masters worthy of all honour, that the name of God and his doctrine be not blasphemed… whence.<a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a> And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou?<a href="/genesis/4-10.htm">Genesis 4:10</a> And he said, What hast thou done? the voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.<a href="/ecclesiastes/10-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:4</a> If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yielding pacifieth great offences.I flee.<a href="/1_samuel/26-19.htm">1 Samuel 26:19</a> Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/9-17.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/14-10.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/nahum/2-8.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/genesis/13-10.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">Hagar</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/galatians/1-20.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/genesis/16-4.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/genesis/16-4.htm">Mistress</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Running</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Sarai</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Sar'ai</a> <a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/10-14.htm">Whence</a> <a href="/1_john/2-11.htm">Whither</a> <a href="/genesis/16-5.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/15-2.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/24-5.htm">Camest</a> <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Face</a> <a href="/genesis/19-17.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/genesis/31-20.htm">Fleeing</a> <a href="/genesis/25-18.htm">Goest</a> <a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">Hagar</a> <a href="/genesis/21-10.htm">Handmaid</a> <a href="/genesis/25-30.htm">I'm</a> <a href="/genesis/21-10.htm">Maid</a> <a href="/genesis/21-12.htm">Maidservant</a> <a href="/genesis/24-10.htm">Master's</a> <a href="/genesis/16-9.htm">Mistress</a> <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Running</a> <a href="/genesis/17-15.htm">Sarai</a> <a href="/genesis/17-15.htm">Sar'ai</a> <a href="/genesis/17-12.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/24-5.htm">Whence</a> <a href="/genesis/20-13.htm">Whither</a> <a href="/genesis/17-15.htm">Wife</a> <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Wilt</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 16</div>1. <a href="/genesis/16-1.htm">Sarai, being barren, gives Hagar to Abram.</a> 4. <a href="/genesis/16-4.htm">Hagar, being afflicted for despising her mistress, runs away.</a> 7. <a href="/genesis/16-7.htm">An angel commands her to return and submit herself, </a> 10. <a href="/genesis/16-10.htm">promises her a numerous posterity, </a> 12. <a href="/genesis/16-12.htm">and shows their character and condition.</a> 13. <a href="/genesis/16-13.htm">Hagar names the place, and returns to Sarai.</a> 15. <a href="/genesis/16-15.htm">Ishmael is born.</a> 16. <a href="/genesis/16-16.htm">The age of Abram.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/16.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/16.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Hagar, servant of Sarai, Hagar is identified as the servant of Sarai, Abram's wife. This highlights her social status and the power dynamics at play. In the ancient Near Eastern context, servants or slaves were often considered property, and their lives were heavily influenced by their masters. Hagar's Egyptian origin (<a href="/genesis/16.htm">Genesis 16:1</a>) may suggest she was acquired during Abram and Sarai's sojourn in Egypt (<a href="/genesis/12-10.htm">Genesis 12:10-20</a>). Her role as Sarai's servant is crucial, as it sets the stage for the conflict arising from Sarai's barrenness and her decision to give Hagar to Abram as a surrogate.he said, The speaker here is the Angel of the LORD, a significant figure in the Old Testament often associated with divine appearances. This encounter marks the first time the Angel of the LORD appears in Scripture, indicating the importance of Hagar's story. The Angel's presence suggests divine intervention and care, even for those on the margins of society, like Hagar.where have you come from, and where are you going? This question is both literal and metaphorical. Literally, it addresses Hagar's flight from Sarai, but metaphorically, it invites reflection on her past and future. The question implies a concern for Hagar's well-being and prompts her to consider her situation. It echoes God's inquiries in other biblical narratives, such as His questions to Adam and Eve in <a href="/genesis/3-9.htm">Genesis 3:9</a>, highlighting a pattern of divine engagement with humanity.I am running away from my mistress Sarai, Hagar's response reveals her desperation and the conflict with Sarai. The term "mistress" underscores the hierarchical relationship and the tension resulting from Sarai's harsh treatment (<a href="/genesis/16-6.htm">Genesis 16:6</a>). Hagar's flight is an act of defiance and self-preservation, reflecting the broader theme of human struggle and divine oversight. This moment foreshadows future narratives of God's concern for the oppressed, as seen in the Exodus story where God hears the cries of the Israelites in bondage (<a href="/exodus/3-7.htm">Exodus 3:7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/h/hagar.htm">Hagar</a> An Egyptian maidservant of Sarai, who becomes pregnant by Abram. Her account highlights themes of suffering, divine intervention, and God's care for the marginalized. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sarai.htm">Sarai</a> Abram's wife, who, due to her barrenness, gives Hagar to Abram as a concubine. Her actions lead to tension and conflict within the household. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_lord.htm">The Angel of the LORD</a> A divine messenger who finds Hagar in the wilderness and speaks to her, offering guidance and promises. This encounter signifies God's attention to those in distress. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_wilderness.htm">The Wilderness</a> The setting where Hagar encounters the Angel of the LORD. It symbolizes both physical and spiritual desolation, as well as a place of divine encounter and revelation. 5. <a href="/topical/a/abram.htm">Abram</a> The patriarch who, following Sarai's suggestion, fathers a child with Hagar. His actions and their consequences are central to the unfolding account of God's covenant people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god_sees_and_cares_for_the_marginalized.htm">God Sees and Cares for the Marginalized</a> Hagar's encounter with the Angel of the LORD demonstrates that God is attentive to those who are oppressed and in distress. We are reminded to trust in God's care and provision, even in our wilderness experiences. <a href="/topical/d/divine_questions_prompt_reflection.htm">Divine Questions Prompt Reflection</a> The questions posed to Hagar ("Where have you come from, and where are you going?") encourage self-reflection and awareness of God's presence in our journey. We should regularly assess our spiritual direction and seek God's guidance. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience_and_trust.htm">The Importance of Obedience and Trust</a> Hagar's response to the Angel's instructions shows the importance of obedience to God's word, even when circumstances are challenging. Trusting in God's promises can lead to unexpected blessings. <a href="/topical/g/god's_plans_surpass_human_understanding.htm">God's Plans Surpass Human Understanding</a> The account illustrates that God's plans often transcend human expectations and societal norms. We are called to have faith in His greater purpose, even when it is not immediately clear. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faith_in_family_dynamics.htm">The Role of Faith in Family Dynamics</a> The account of Hagar, Sarai, and Abram highlights the complexities of family relationships and the need for faith and patience in God's timing and promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 16</a> <a href="/q/who_was_hagar_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Hagar in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_antichrist_gay.htm">Was Hagar a wife or concubine of Abraham?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_ishmael_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Ishmael in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_an_angel_tell_hagar_to_return.htm">Why would an angel instruct Hagar to return to an abusive situation (Genesis 16:9)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/genesis/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Whence camest thou?--It is noteworthy that in these Divine communications God's knowledge of all the circumstances is not presumed, but the person visited is led on to tell them. This adds very much to the freshness and poetry of the narrative. Here, however, in the address, Hagar, Sarai's maid, the angel, at least, shows that he is aware who she is, and also reminds her of what she had forgotten, that in bestowing her upon Abram Sarai did not cease to be her mistress.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid. Declining to recognize her marriage with the patriarch, the angel reminds her of her original position as a bondwoman, from which liberty was not to be obtained by flight, but by manumission. Whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go! And she maid, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai. "Her answer testifies to the oppression she had experienced, but also to the voice of her own conscience" (Lange). <a href="/commentaries/genesis/16-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“Hagar, הָגָ֞ר (hā·ḡār) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1904.htm">Strong's 1904: </a> Hagar servant שִׁפְחַ֥ת (šip̄·ḥaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8198.htm">Strong's 8198: </a> Maid, maidservant of Sarai,” שָׂרַ֛י (śā·ray) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8297.htm">Strong's 8297: </a> Sarai -- a wife of Abram He said, וַיֹּאמַ֗ר (way·yō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “where אֵֽי־ (’ê-) Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_335.htm">Strong's 335: </a> Where?, how? have you come from, בָ֖את (ḇāṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go and where וְאָ֣נָה (wə·’ā·nāh) Conjunctive waw | Interrogative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> Where?, whither?, when?, hither and thither are you going?” תֵלֵ֑כִי (ṯê·lê·ḵî) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk “I am אָנֹכִ֖י (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> I running away בֹּרַֽחַת׃ (bō·ra·ḥaṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1272.htm">Strong's 1272: </a> To bolt, to flee suddenly from מִפְּנֵי֙ (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face my mistress גְּבִרְתִּ֔י (gə·ḇir·tî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1404.htm">Strong's 1404: </a> Lady, queen, mistress Sarai,” שָׂרַ֣י (śā·ray) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8297.htm">Strong's 8297: </a> Sarai -- a wife of Abram she replied. וַתֹּ֕אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/genesis/16-8.htm">Genesis 16:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/genesis/16-8.htm">OT Law: Genesis 16:8 He said Hagar Sarai's handmaid where did (Gen. 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