Hosea 12:3 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:”
Hosea 12:3 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Hosea 12:3 in 6 Bible Translations
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Hosea 12:3 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.”
Hosea 12:3 — World English Bible
Hosea 12:3 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:”
Hosea 12:3 — American Standard Version
Hosea 12:3 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,”
Hosea 12:3 — Young's Literal Translation
Hosea 12:3 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled withGod. ”
Hosea 12:3 — Darby Translation
Hosea 12:3 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“Hee tooke his brother by the heele in the wombe, and by his strength he had power with God,”
Hosea 12:3 — Geneva Bible
Hosea 12:3 in Context — Hosea 12
1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.
2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and 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 by his strength he had power with God:
4 Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth–el, and there he spake with us;
5 Even the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is his memorial.
What Does Hosea 12:3 Mean?
Hosea 12:3 is a verse from the Book of Hosea, part of the Old Testament. It appears in Hosea chapter 12. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Hebrew and Aramaic.
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