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In the womb he (A)took his brother by the heel,
And in his maturity he [a](B)wrestled with God.
Indeed, he [b]wrestled with the angel and prevailed;
He wept and (C)sought His favor.
He found Him at (D)Bethel,
And there He spoke with us,
Even Yahweh, the God of hosts,
Yahweh is His [c](E)name of remembrance.
Therefore, (F)return to your God,
(G)Keep lovingkindness and justice,
And (H)hope in your God continually.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 12:3 Or strove, cf. Gen 32:28
  2. Hosea 12:4 Or strove, cf. Gen 32:28
  3. Hosea 12:5 Lit memorial

In the womb he (A)took his brother by the heel,
And in his mature strength he (B)contended with God.
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,
And the Lord, the God of armies,
The Lord is His [a](E)name.
So as for you, (F)return to your God,
(G)Maintain [b]kindness and justice,
And (H)wait for your God continually.

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 12:5 Lit invocation
  2. Hosea 12:6 Or loyalty