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Sarai said to Abram, "This wrong is your fault. I gave my handmaid into your bosom, and when she saw that she had conceived, I was despised in her eyes. Yahweh judge between me and you."

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The Danger of Blame-Shifting

Commentators unanimously point out that Sarai initiated the plan with Hagar but then blamed Abram when it produced painful consequences. Scholars like Calvin and Henry note this is a common human failing: when our plans go wrong, we often lash out at others instead of examining our own choices. This serves as a powerful warning against the 'blind assault of anger' and the temptation to shift responsibility for our own mistakes.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 16:1–16

18th Century

Theologian

1. הנר hāgār — Hagar, “flight.” Hejrah, the flight of Muhammad.

7. מלאך mal'ak “messenger, angel.” A dep…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 16:5

19th Century

Bishop

My wrong be upon thee. —That is, May the wrong done to me be avenged upon you. Sarai’s act had been one of self-denial fo…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Genesis 16:5

16th Century

Theologian

My wrong be upon you. This also was a part of her punishment, that Sarai was brought so low as to forget herself for a while; and being in…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 16:5

17th Century

Pastor

And Sarai said to Abram
Being affronted with the behaviour of her maid to her, she applies to Abram for the redress …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Genesis 16:4–6

17th Century

Minister

Abram's unhappy marriage to Hagar very soon created a great deal of trouble. We may thank ourselves for the guilt and grief that follow us when we …