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Hosea 12:3 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God. "

Hosea 12:3

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1 Ephraim 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.

2 The LORD also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him.

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

4 Indeed, 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—

5 even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!

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Hosea 12:1

"Ephraim 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."

Hosea 12:2

"The LORD also has a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his deeds he will repay him."

Hosea 12:4

"Indeed, 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—"

Hosea 12:5

"even the LORD, the God of Armies. The LORD is his name of renown!"

Hosea 12:6

"Therefore turn to your God. Keep kindness and justice, and wait continually for your God."

Hosea 12:7

"A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand. He loves to defraud."

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