KJV ORIGINAL
And the angel of the LORD said unto her, Return to thy mistress, and submit thyself under her hands.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And the angel of the LORD said to her, 'Go back to your mistress and place yourself under her authority.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The angel is telling Hagar to return to Sarah and submit to her leadership, even though the situation is difficult.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when Hagar, Sarah's Egyptian servant, fled into the wilderness after being mistreated by Sarah, who became jealous when Hagar conceived Abraham's child. In ancient Near Eastern culture, servants were considered property and were expected to remain with their masters regardless of circumstances. The angel's command reflects the social realities of that time period.
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