3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.


In Context

1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and pursueth after the east wind: all day long he multiplieth lies and desolation; and they make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.

2 Jehovah hath also a controversy with Judah, and he will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.

3 He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.

4 Yea, he wrestled with the Angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spoke with us,

5 even Jehovah, the God of hosts, Jehovah is his memorial.

Hosea 12:3 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

12:3In the womb he grasped his brother's heel; as a man he struggled with God.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

12:3In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

12:3In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

12:3In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

12:3In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

12:3In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

12:3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: