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.

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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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