Genesis 21:20
Genesis · Old Testament · Chapter 21
“And God was with the lad; and he grew, and dwelt in the wilderness, and became an archer.”Genesis 21:20
What Does Genesis 21:20 Mean?
Genesis 21:20 is found in the book of Genesis, chapter 21, verse 20 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Genesis 21:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Genesis 16:12“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 28:15“And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither 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 25:27“And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.”Genesis 39:21“But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.”Genesis 10:9“He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.”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 39:2“And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.”Genesis 49:23“The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him:”Judges 6:12“And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him, and said unto him, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valour.”Judges 13:24“And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him.”1 Samuel 10:7“And let it be, when these signs are come unto thee, that thou do as occasion serve thee; for God is with thee.”Luke 1:80“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.”Genesis 27:3“Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;”Luke 2:40“And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.”
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