Hosea 12:3-6
English Standard Version
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.”
Footnotes
- Hosea 12:4 Hebrew him
Hosea 12:3-6
Common English Bible
3 From the womb he tried to be the oldest of twin brothers;
as an adult he struggled with God.
4 He struggled with the messenger and survived;
he wept and sought his favor;
he met him at Bethel,
and there he spoke with him.
5 The Lord God of heavenly forces,
the Lord is his name!
6 But you! Return to your God
with faithful love and justice,
and wait continually for your God.
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