He was a mighty hunter before Adonai. This is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Adonai.”
Genesis 21:20 - Tree of Life Version God was with the boy and he grew. He dwelled 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 mighty hunter before Adonai. This is why it is said, “Like Nimrod, a mighty hunter before Adonai.”
He will be a wild donkey of a man. His hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him, and away from all his brothers will he dwell.
As for Ishmael, I have heard you. See, I have blessed him and I will make him fruitful, and I will multiply him very very much. He will father twelve princes and I will make him a great nation.
When the boys grew up, Esau became a man knowledgeable in hunting, an outdoorsman, while Jacob was a mild man, remaining in tents.
So now, please take your weapons, your quiver and your bow, and go out to the field and hunt me some game.
Behold, I am with you, and I will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land, for I will not forsake you until I have done what I promised you.”
But Adonai was with Joseph and extended kindness to him and gave him favor in the eyes of the commander of the prison.
And the child kept growing and became strong in spirit; and he lived in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
The Child kept growing and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.
Then the angel of Adonai appeared to him and said to him, “Adonai is with you, O mighty man of valor.”