King James Version (KJV)
Hosea 12:3
“He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:”
Verse 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] Bethel, and there he spake with us;
5
Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD [is] his memorial.
About Hosea
God’s steadfast love for His unfaithful people, symbolized through Hosea’s marriage.
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