Common English Bible

Genesis 16:4-9 Common English Bible (CEB)

4. He slept with Hagar, and she became pregnant. But when she realized that she was pregnant, she no longer respected her mistress.

5. Sarai said to Abram, "This harassment is your fault. I allowed you to embrace my servant, but when she realized she was pregnant, I lost her respect. Let the Lord decide who is right, you or me."

6. Abram said to Sarai, "Since she’s your servant, do whatever you wish to her." So Sarai treated her harshly, and she ran away from Sarai.

7. The Lord’s messenger found Hagar at a spring in the desert, the spring on the road to Shur,

8. and said, "Hagar! Sarai’s servant! Where did you come from and where are you going?"She said, "From Sarai my mistress. I’m running away."

9. The Lord’s messenger said to her, "Go back to your mistress. Put up with her harsh treatment of you."