(A)In the womb he took his brother by the heel,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.
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—
the Lord, the God of hosts,
    (C)the Lord is his memorial name:
“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

In the womb he tried to supplant his brother,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.(A)
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)
The Lord the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name!
But as for you, return to your God;
    hold fast to love and justice,
    and wait continually for your God.(C)

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  1. 12.4 Gk Syr: Heb us