Devine Scripture

Genesis 21:20

Genesis chapter 21 · verse 20 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

And God was with the lad, and he grew; and he dwelt in the wilderness, and became, as he grew up, an archer.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.

ASV

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.

Context

v.19And God opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water; and she went, and filled the bottle with water, and gave the lad drink.

v.20This passage

v.21And he dwelt in the wilderness of Paran: and his mother took him a wife out of the land of Egypt.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 2:40

    And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

  • Genesis 17:20

    And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation.

  • Genesis 28:15

    And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee whithersoever thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.

  • Genesis 16:12

    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.

  • Luke 1:80

    And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his showing unto Israel.

  • Judges 6:12

    And the angel of Jehovah appeared unto him, and said unto him, Jehovah is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.