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Hosea 12:3-5 KJV
Hosea · chapter 12 · verses 3–5 · King James Version
3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God: 4Yea, 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; 5Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.Hosea 12:3-5 · King James Version
Hosea 12:3-5 in context
1Ephraim 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.
2The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
3He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
4Yea, 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;
5Even the LORD God of hosts; the LORD is his memorial.
6Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment, and wait on thy God continually.
7He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.
Key words (Strong's)
- supplicationchânanproperly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferiorH2603 →
- prevailedyâkôlto be able, literally or morallyH3201 →
- strengthʼôwnability, power, wealthH202 →
- brotherʼâcha brother )H251 →
- BethelBêyth-ʼÊlBeth-El, a place in PalestineH1008 →
- powersârâhto prevailH8280 →
- powersûwrproperly, to vanquishH7786 →
- angelmălʼâka messengerH4397 →
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