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Genesis 16:11-12
King James Version
Genesis 16:11-12
King James Version
11 And the angel of the Lord said unto her, Behold, thou art with child and shalt bear a son, and shalt call his name Ishmael; because the Lord hath heard thy affliction.
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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Genesis 16:11-12
New International Version
Genesis 16:11-12
New International Version
11 The angel of the Lord(A) also said to her:
“You are now pregnant
and you will give birth to a son.(B)
You shall name him(C) Ishmael,[a](D)
for the Lord has heard of your misery.(E)
12 He will be a wild donkey(F) of a man;
his hand will be against everyone
and everyone’s hand against him,
and he will live in hostility
toward[b] all his brothers.(G)”
Footnotes
- Genesis 16:11 Ishmael means God hears.
- Genesis 16:12 Or live to the east / of
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