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Hosea 12:3
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 other translations
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.
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In context
1 Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
2 The LORD also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
3 In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.
4 Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him. He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us—
5 even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!
6 Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.
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