World English Bible
Genesis 16:12
“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 opposite all of his brothers.”
Verse in context — Genesis 16
The angel of Yahweh said to her, "I will greatly multiply your seed, that they will not be numbered for multitude.
The angel of Yahweh 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.
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 opposite all of his brothers.
She 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?
Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
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The book of beginnings, describing creation, humanity’s fall, God’s promises, and the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph).
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