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How does the narrative of Hagar in Genesis 16 and 21 challenge or subvert the patriarchal norms and expectations prevalent in ancient Near Eastern societies, and what does it reveal about God's concern for the marginalized?
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Hagar's story reinforces patriarchal norms by highlighting the importance of female subservience and obedience to male authority.
B
Hagar's expulsion from Abraham's household demonstrates the limitations of God's compassion and favor towards non-Israelites.
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Hagar's encounters with the Angel of the Lord in the wilderness suggest a divine recognition of her inherent worth and dignity, challenging the social hierarchy.
D
Hagar's eventual assimilation into Egyptian culture signifies the ultimate failure of her faith and abandonment of her covenantal obligations.
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Genesis 16:1-16, 21:8-21
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