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Genesis 16:12

American Standard Version

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.

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Genesis 16:12 in other translations

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.”

Genesis 16:12 · World English Bible

Genesis 16:12 in context

  1. 10And the angel of Jehovah said unto her, I will greatly multiply thy seed, that it shall not be numbered for multitude.
  2. 11And the angel of Jehovah said unto her, Behold, thou art with child, and shalt bear a son; and thou shalt call his name Ishmael, because Jehovah hath heard thy affliction.
  3. 12And 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.
  4. 13And she called the name of Jehovah that spake unto her, Thou art a God that seeth: for she said, Have I even here looked after him that seeth me?
  5. 14Wherefore the well was called Beer-lahai-roi; behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.