He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the Lord.”
Genesis 21:20 - Revised Standard Version And God was with the lad, and he grew up; he lived in the wilderness, and became an expert with the bow. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And God was with the youth, and he developed; and he dwelt in the wilderness and became an archer. American Standard Version (1901) And God was with the lad, and he grew; and he dwelt in the wilderness, and became, as he grew up, an archer. Common English Bible God remained with the boy; he grew up, lived in the desert, and became an expert archer. Catholic Public Domain Version And God was with him. And he grew, and he stayed in the wilderness, and he became a young man, an archer. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And GOD was with him: and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became a young man, an archer. |
He was a mighty hunter before the Lord; therefore it is said, “Like Nimrod a mighty hunter before the Lord.”
He shall be a wild ass of a man, his hand against every man and every man's hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his kinsmen.”
As for Ishmael, I have heard you; behold, I will bless him and make him fruitful and multiply him exceedingly; he shall be the father of twelve princes, and I will make him a great nation.
When the boys grew up, Esau was a skilful hunter, a man of the field, while Jacob was a quiet man, dwelling in tents.
Now then, take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field, and hunt game for me,
Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done that of which I have spoken to you.”
But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him steadfast love, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.
And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness till the day of his manifestation to Israel.
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
And the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said to him, “The Lord is with you, you mighty man of valor.”