American King James Version
"He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: "
— Hosea 12:3, American King James Version
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:”
“In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God: ”
“In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.”
“Israel Must Return to the God of Jacob In the womb he attacked his brother; in his manly vigor he struggled with God.”
“In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.”
“In the body of his mother he took his brother by the foot, and in his strength he was fighting with God;”
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:”
Ephraim feeds on wind, and follows after the east wind: he daily increases lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
The LORD has also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him. ¶
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
Yes, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication to him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us;
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
Therefore turn you to your God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on your God continually. ¶