American Standard Version
"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
“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 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 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.
Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
yea, 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,
even Jehovah, the God of hosts; Jehovah is his memorial name.
Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep kindness and justice, and wait for thy God continually.