Hosea 12:3

Old Testament Minor Prophet ASV (1901)

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

Hosea 12:3 — American Standard Version

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Context — Hosea 12

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.

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.

2Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

3In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:

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,

5even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial [name].

6Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.

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