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Hosea 12:3-6
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3 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel,(A)
and as an adult he wrestled with God.(B)
4 Jacob struggled with the angel and prevailed;
he wept and sought his favor.(C)
He found him at Bethel,(D)
and there he spoke with him.[a](E)
5 The Lord is the God of Armies;
the Lord is his name.(F)
6 But you must return to your God.(G)
Maintain love and justice,(H)
and always put your hope in God.(I)

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  1. 12:4 LXX, Syr; MT reads us
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Hosea 12:3-6
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3 (A)In the womb he took his brother by the heel,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.
4 He strove with the angel and prevailed;
    he wept and sought his favor.
(B)He met God[a] at Bethel,
    and there God spoke with us—
5 the Lord, the God of hosts,
    (C)the Lord is his memorial name:
6 “So you, (D)by the help of your God, return,
    (E)hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.”

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  1. Hosea 12:4 Hebrew him
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