Genesis 21:20

The Passion Translation

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

Cross References

Genesis 10:9

He was a mighty despot before Yahweh . There was a saying, “Like Nimrod, a mighty despot before Yahweh.”

Genesis 16:12

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.”

Genesis 17:20

And regarding Ishmael, I have heard your cry and I will indeed bless him. I will cause him to have many, many descendants. He will father twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation.

Genesis 25:27

When the boys grew up, Esau became a rugged outdoorsman and a hardy hunter, but Jacob was more contemplative, content to stay close to home.

Genesis 27:3

So please take your hunting gear—your bow and arrows—and go out into the field and hunt some wild game for me.

Genesis 28:15

Never forget—I am always with you and will protect you wherever you go. And one day I will bring you back to this land, for I will neither leave you nor fail to fulfill every word I have promised you.”

Genesis 39:21

But Yahweh was with Joseph and demonstrated to him his faithful love by giving him great favor in the sight of the warden.

Luke 1:80

Afterward, their son grew up and was strengthened by the Holy Spirit and he grew in his love for God. John chose to live in the lonely wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.

Luke 2:40

The child grew more powerful in grace, for he was being filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.

Judges 6:12

Yahweh’s Angel suddenly appeared to Gideon and said, “Yahweh’s presence goes with you, man of fearless courage!”