Hosea 12:3
King James Version (KJV)
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
In context
1 Ephraim 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.
2 The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
4 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth-el, and there he spake with us;
5 Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
Hosea 12:3 in every translation
- 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.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled 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: