Craig Keener's addition: Abraham also 'obeys' Sarah (Genesis 16:2, 21:12)
Mike examines Keener's argument for mutual submission in the Abraham-Sarah relationship.
Keener argues that Abraham also obeys Sarah, citing Genesis 16:2 and 21:12. Mike analyzes Genesis 21:12 where God tells Abraham 'whatever Sarah says to you, do as she tells you.' The Hebrew word is shama (Strong's 8085), meaning 'to hear' -- it implies listening with acceptance, not obedience that relates to authority. God frequently 'hears' his people without it implying they have authority over Him.
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