Genesis 16:12

The Passion Translation

Your son will have a wild nature that no one can tame. He will be hostile toward everyone, and everyone will be hostile toward him; and he will live at odds with all his kinsmen.”

Cross References

Genesis 21:20

God was with Ishmael as he grew up in the wilderness of Paran. He became an expert archer,

Genesis 27:40

You will live by the sword and serve your brother; but when you grow restless, you will break free from his control.”

Genesis 37:25

Afterward, the brothers sat down to eat their food. When they looked up, they saw a caravan of Ishmaelite merchants coming from Gilead on their way to Egypt. They had many camels loaded with myrrh, spices, and perfumes.