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Hosea 12:3

American Standard Version

In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:

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Hosea 12:3 in other translations

In the womb he took his brother by the heel;
and in his manhood he contended with God.

Hosea 12:3 · World English Bible

Hosea 12:3 in context

  1. 1Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he continually multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
  2. 2Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
  3. 3In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
  4. 4yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him at Beth-el, and there he spake with us,
  5. 5even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial name.