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.”
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Genesis 16:12 in context
Genesis 16:9–15
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The LORD’s angel said to her, “Return to your mistress, and submit yourself under her hands.”
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The LORD’s angel said to her, “I will greatly multiply your offspring, that they will not be counted for multitude.”
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The LORD’s angel said to her, “Behold, you are with child, and will bear a son. You shall call his name Ishmael, because the LORD has heard your affliction.
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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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She called the name of the LORD who spoke to her, “You are a God who sees,” for she said, “Have I even stayed alive after seeing him?”
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Therefore the well was called Beer Lahai Roi. Behold, it is between Kadesh and Bered.
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Hagar bore a son for Abram. Abram called the name of his son, whom Hagar bore, Ishmael.
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