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Berean Standard Bible

“He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.””

Genesis 16:12

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Hagar flees into the wilderness after harsh treatment, and the angel of the Lord finds her by a spring. He tells her to return and gives a promise about her unborn son.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He will be a wild donkey of a man, and his hand will be against everyone, and everyone’s hand against him; he will live in hostility toward all his brothers.”

World English Bible (WEB)

He will be like a wild donkey among men. His hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him. He will live opposite all of his brothers.”

King James Version (KJV)

And he will be a wild man; his hand will be against every man, and every man’s hand against him; and he shall dwell in the presence of all his brethren.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And he shall be [as] a wild ass among men; his hand [shall be] against every man, and every man`s hand against him; and he shall dwell over against all his brethren.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And he will be like a mountain ass among men; his hand will be against every man and every man's hand against him, and he will keep his place against all his brothers.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y él será hombre fiero; su mano contra todos, y las manos de todos contra él, y delante de todos sus hermanos habitará.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Ismael será un hombre rebelde, como un potro salvaje. Peleará contra todos, y todos pelearán contra él; pero vivirá cerca de sus hermanos.

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