Hosea
King James Version (KJV)
Hosea 12:3
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:”
King James Version (KJV)
Hosea 12:3 Context
1Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt. 2The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. 3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: 4Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us; 5Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial. 6Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
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Other Translations
¶ Hee tooke his brother by the heele in the wombe, and by his strength he had power with God.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his maturity he contended with God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the body of his mother he took his brother by the foot, and in his strength he was fighting with God;
- Basic English Bible
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.
- Darby Bible
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
- Webster's Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.
- World English Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,
- Youngs Literal Bible
(12:4) In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and by his strength he strove with a godlike being;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his maturity he contended with God.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the body of his mother he took his brother by the foot, and in his strength he was fighting with God;
- Basic English Bible
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.
- Darby Bible
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
- Webster's Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.
- World English Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,
- Youngs Literal Bible
(12:4) In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and by his strength he strove with a godlike being;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Hosea 12:3
12:3 He - Jacob. Took his brother - The design of mentioning this is to mind them of that goodness which God shewed them in their father Jacob. His strength - This strength was not of nature, but of grace. Strength received of God was well employed betimes; in it he wrestled for and obtained the blessing.