Hosea 12:3
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his strength he contended with God;
Noyes Bible
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
Jeremiah 2:9Therefore I will yet contend with you, saith Jehovah; Yea, with your children's children will I contend.
Ezekiel 7:8Now will I shortly pour out my fury upon thee, And accomplish mine anger against thee; And I will judge thee according to thy ways, And recompense upon thee all thine abominations.
Hosea 4:9And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; I will punish them for their ways, And requite them for their doings.
Micah 6:2Hear, O ye mountains, the controversy of Jehovah! Hear, ye strong foundations of the earth! For Jehovah hath a controversy with his people; He contendeth 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 →