Hosea 12:3-6
New Living Translation
3 Even in the womb,
Jacob struggled with his brother;
when he became a man,
he even fought with God.
4 Yes, he wrestled with the angel and won.
He wept and pleaded for a blessing from him.
There at Bethel he met God face to face,
and God spoke to him[a]—
5 the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies,
the Lord is his name!
6 So now, come back to your God.
Act with love and justice,
and always depend on him.
Footnotes
- 12:4 As in Greek and Syriac versions; Hebrew reads to us.
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
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