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

He circumvented his brother[a] in the womb,
    and as an adult he fought with God.
He even fought the angel and won;
    he cried and prayed to him.
Then at Bethel he found him,
    and there he spoke with us—
the Lord God of the Heavenly Armies—
    the Lord is his name.[b]
So you, return to your God;
    guard grace and justice,
        and look to your God always.

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Notas al pie

  1. Hosea 12:3 Lit. He grabbed his brother by the heal
  2. Hosea 12:5 Or his traditional name