Hosea 12:3
In the womb, he supplanted his brother; for in his good fortune, he had been guided by an angel.
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In The King James Version
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
In Context
Cross References
Genesis 32:24he remained alone. And behold, a man wrestled with him until morning.
2 Kings 17:20And the Lord cast aside all of the offspring of Israel. And he afflicted them, and he delivered them into the hand of despoilers, until he drove them away from his face,
Jeremiah 2:9Because of this, I will still contend in judgment against you, says the Lord, and I will dispute with your sons.
Ezekiel 7:8Now, very soon, I will pour out my wrath upon you, and I will fulfill my fury in you. And I will judge you according to your ways, and I will set upon you all your crimes.
Hosea 4:9And, just as it is with the people, so will it be with the priest; and I will visit their ways upon them, and I will repay them for their intentions.
Micah 6:2Let the mountains listen to the judgment of the Lord, and the strong foundations of the earth. For the judgment of the Lord is with his people, and he will enter into judgment with Israel.
Matthew Henry on Hosea 12:2-7
The Crimes of Israel and Judah; Expostulations with Israel. ( b. c. 723.) 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… Read the whole commentary →