Genesis 16:12 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

Genesis 16:12

12 And he will be a ^awild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

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a HEB wild ass (metaphorical here for freedom-loving; probably a nomad).

a Gen. 21:20

20 And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an ^aarcher.

a Moses 6:38

38 And they came forth to hear him, upon the high places, saying unto the tent-keepers: Tarry ye here and keep the tents, while we go yonder to behold the seer, for he prophesieth, and there is a strange thing in the land; a ^bwild man hath come among us.

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Joseph W. Sitati, GC, Oct. 2009 (Gen. 16:1-16)

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Ishmael (Gen. 16:11-16)

Ishmael (Gen. 16:12)

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