Hosea 12:3

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.

In context

1 Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.

2 The LORD also brings a charge against Judah. He will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.

3 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.

4 Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there —

5 the LORD is the God of Hosts— the LORD is His name of renown.

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Hosea 12:3 in every translation

BSB Berean Standard Bible: In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
KJV King James Version: He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
WEB World English Bible: In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.
ASV American Standard Version: In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
YLT Young's Literal Translation: In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,
DBY Darby Translation: He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.
WBS Webster Bible: He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: