Text -- Genesis 16:9 (NET)

16:9 Then the Lord’s angel said to her, “Return to your mistress and submit to her authority.

Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: Gen 16:9

¹ tn The imperative וְהִתְעַנִּי (vÿhit’anni) is the Hitpael of עָנָה (’anah, here translated “submit”), the same word used for Sarai’s harsh treatment of her. Hagar is instructed not only to submit to Sarai’s authority, but to whatever mistreatment that involves. God calls for Hagar to humble herself.