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Hosea 12:3-6
New American Standard Bible
Hosea 12:3-6
New American Standard Bible
3 In the womb he (A)took his brother by the heel,
And in his mature strength he (B)contended with God.
4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and prevailed;
He wept and (C)implored His favor.
He found Him at (D)Bethel,
And there He spoke with us,
5 And the Lord, the God of armies,
The Lord is His [a](E)name.
6 So as for you, (F)return to your God,
(G)Maintain [b]kindness and justice,
And (H)wait for your God continually.
Footnotes
- Hosea 12:5 Lit invocation
- Hosea 12:6 Or loyalty
Hosea 12:3-6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
Hosea 12:3-6
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
3 In the womb he tried to supplant his brother,
and in his manhood he strove with God.(A)
4 He strove with the angel and prevailed;
he wept and sought his favor;
he met him at Bethel,
and there he spoke with him.[a](B)
5 The Lord the God of hosts,
the Lord is his name!
6 But as for you, return to your God;
hold fast to love and justice,
and wait continually for your God.(C)
Footnotes
- 12.4 Gk Syr: Heb us
Hosea 12:3-6
New International Version
Hosea 12:3-6
New International Version
3 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel;(A)
as a man he struggled(B) with God.
4 He struggled with the angel and overcame him;
he wept and begged for his favor.
He found him at Bethel(C)
and talked with him there—
5 the Lord God Almighty,
the Lord is his name!(D)
6 But you must return(E) to your God;
maintain love and justice,(F)
and wait for your God always.(G)
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