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Hosea 12:2 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

" The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense "

Hosea 12:2

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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

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

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From This Chapter

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."

Hosea 12:3

"He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:"

Hosea 12:4

"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"

Hosea 12:5

"Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial."

Hosea 12:6

"Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually."

Hosea 12:7

"He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress."
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