Genesis 16:12

And he will be a wild 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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Other Translations for Genesis 16:12

BSB
He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone's hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers."
AKJV
And he will be a wild 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 brothers.
CPDV
He will be a wild man. His hand will be against all, and all hands will be against him. And he will pitch his tents away from the region of all his brothers."
ERV
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 in the presence of all his brethren.
NHEB
He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man's hand against him. And he will live away from all of his brothers."
SMT
And he shall be an unrestrained man; his hand against every one, and every one's hand against him; and before the face of all his brethren shall he dwell.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 16:12

Commentary for Genesis 16:12

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Overview of Genesis 16:12
Summary
Prophecy describes future son's contentious nature
Place
Wilderness
Event
Angel describes Ishmael's future
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Prophecy