Genesis 16:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Genesis 16:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Genesis 16:12 is a verse from the book of Genesis in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Genesis 16:12 — 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.”
— Genesis 16:12 (KJV)
Genesis 16:12 in Context — About the Book of Genesis
Genesis is the book of beginnings — creation, the fall, the flood, and the call of Abraham. It answers the oldest questions: where we came from, why the world is broken, and how God begins His rescue plan through one family. Every major theme in the Bible is planted here as a seed.
Cross-References for Genesis 16:12
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:12: hand, against, every
“And the men of Gibeon sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:12: hand, against, dwell
“And the LORD sent Jerubbaal, and Bedan, and Jephthah, and Samuel, and delivered you out of the hand of your enemies on every side, and ye dwelled safe.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:12: hand, every, dwell
“And Saul said, Disperse yourselves among the people, and say unto them, Bring me hither every man his ox, and every man his sheep, and slay them here, and eat; and sin not against the LORD in eating with the blood. And all the people brought every man his ox with him that night, and slew them there. with him: Heb. in his hand”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:12: hand, against, every
“And David abode in the wilderness in strong holds, and remained in a mountain in the wilderness of Ziph. And Saul sought him every day, but God delivered him not into his hand.”
Shares key themes with Genesis 16:12: wild, hand, every
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