Nimrod was a great hunter before the Lord. That is why people compare other men to Nimrod and say, “That man is like Nimrod, a great hunter before the Lord.”
Genesis 21:20 - Easy To Read Version God continued to be with the boy while he grew up. Ishmael lived in the desert and became a hunter. He learned to shoot a bow very well. 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. |
Nimrod was a great hunter before the Lord. That is why people compare other men to Nimrod and say, “That man is like Nimrod, a great hunter before the Lord.”
“Ishmael will be wild and free, like a wild donkey. He will move from place to place and camp near his brothers. He will be against everyone and everyone will be against him.”
“You mentioned Ishmael, and I heard you. I will bless him. He will have many children. He will be the father of twelve great leaders. His family will become a great nation.
The boys grew up. Esau became a skilled hunter. He loved to be out in the fields. But Jacob was a quiet man. He stayed in his tent.
So take your bow and arrows and go hunting. Kill an animal for me to eat.
“I am with you, and I will protect you every place you go. And I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I promised.”
But the Lord was with Joseph. The Lord continued to show his kindness to Joseph. After some time, the commander of the prison guards began to like Joseph.
And so the little boy (John) was growing up and becoming stronger in spirit. John lived in a place away from other people, until the time when he came out \{to tell God’s message\} to Israel (the Jews).
The little boy (Jesus) was growing. He became stronger and wiser. God’s blessings were with him.
The Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said to him, “The Lord be with you, great soldier!”