He was a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, ‘Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.’
Genesis 21:20 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised God was with the boy, and he grew; he settled in the wilderness and became an archer. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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 powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord. That is why it is said, ‘Like Nimrod, a powerful hunter in the sight of the Lord.’
This man will be like a wild donkey. His hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand will be against him; he will settle near all his relatives.’
As for Ishmael, I have heard you. I will certainly bless him; I will make him fruitful and will multiply him greatly. He will father twelve tribal leaders, and I will make him into a great nation.
When the boys grew up, Esau became an expert hunter, an outdoorsman, but Jacob was a quiet man who stayed at home.
So now take your hunting gear, your quiver and bow, and go out in the field to hunt some game for me.
Look, I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go. I will bring you back to this land, for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.’
But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him. He granted him favour with the prison warden.
The child grew up and became strong in spirit, , and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
The boy grew up and became strong, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was on him.
Then the angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, ‘The Lord is with you, valiant warrior.’