Hosea 12:3
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.Hosea 12:3 · WEB
This verse in other languages
- ગુજરાતી — હોશિયા ૧૨:૩
- ગર્ભસ્થાનમાં તેણે પોતાના ભાઈની એડી પકડી , અને પુખ્ત ઉંમરે તેણે ઈશ્વર સાથે બાથ ભીડી .
- हिन्दी — होशे १२:३
- अपनी माता की कोख ही में उसने अपने भाई को अड़ंगा मारा, और बड़ा होकर वह परमेश्वर के साथ लड़ा।
In context
1Ephraim feeds on wind, and chases the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and desolation. They make a covenant with Assyria, and oil is carried into Egypt.
2The LORD also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.
3In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.
4Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed; he wept, and made supplication to him. He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us—
5even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!
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