In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel,(A)
and as an adult he wrestled with God.(B)
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)
The Lord is the God of Armies;
the Lord is his name.(F)
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

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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Notas al pie

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