And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.
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Verse 20 is found in chapter 21 of Genesis. The birth of Isaac represents the fulfillment of the promise made to Abraham and Sarah. The subsequent expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael introduces a family separation, while God also promises to care for Ishmael.
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Compare Genesis 21:20 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und Gott war mit dem Knaben; der wuchs und wohnte in der Wüste und ward ein guter Schütze.
Y fue Dios con el muchacho; y creció, y habitó en el desierto, y fue tirador de arco.
Dieu fut avec l'enfant, qui grandit, habita dans le désert, et devint tireur d'arc.
E Iddio fu con quel fanciullo, ed egli divenne grande, e dimorò nel deserto, e fu tirator d’arco.
E era Deus com o menino, que cresceu; e habitou no deserto, e foi flecheiro.
上帝與這孩子同在,他就漸漸長大,住在曠野,成了一個弓箭手。
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