World English Bible
"In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God."
— Hosea 12:3, World English Bible
“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: ”
“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 chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
Yahweh also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.
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,
even Yahweh, the God of Armies; Yahweh is his name of renown!
Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God.