Genesis 16:12

World English Bible

He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. He will live opposed to all of his brothers.”

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Genesis 16:12 in other translations

And he shall be as a wild ass among men; his hand shall be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his brethren.

Genesis 16:12 · American Standard Version

Genesis 16:12 in context

  1. 10Yahweh’s angel said to her, “I will greatly multiply your offspring, that they will not be counted for multitude.”
  2. 11Yahweh’s angel said to her, “Behold, you are with child, and will bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because Yahweh has heard your affliction.
  3. 12He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. He will live opposed to all of his brothers.”
  4. 13She called the name of Yahweh who spoke to her, “You are a God who sees,” for she said, “Have I even stayed alive after seeing him?”
  5. 14Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.