Genesis 16:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But your son will live far from his relatives; he will be like a wild donkey, fighting everyone, and everyone fighting him.”

Cross References

Genesis 21:20

God blessed Ishmael, and as the boy grew older, he became an expert with his bow and arrows. He lived in the Paran Desert, and his mother chose an Egyptian woman for him to marry.

Genesis 27:40

You will live by the power of your sword and be your brother's slave. But when you decide to be free, you will break loose.”

Genesis 37:25

As Joseph's brothers sat down to eat, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with all kinds of spices that they were taking to Egypt.

Job 11:12

but it's easier to tame a wild donkey than to make a fool wise.

Job 24:5

in the desert, where they and their children must live like wild donkeys and search for food.