Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
Took
Had, etc
Bible References
Took
Genesis 25:26
Afterward his brother came out, and his hand grasped Esau’s heel, so he was named Jacob (one who grabs by the heel, supplanter). Isaac was sixty years old when Rebekah gave birth to them.
Romans 9:11
and though the twins were not yet born and had not done anything either good or bad, so that God’s purpose [His choice, His election] would stand, not because of works [done by either child], but because of [the plan of] Him who calls them,
Had, etc
Genesis 32:24
So Jacob was left alone, and a Man [came and] wrestled with him until daybreak.
James 5:16
Therefore, confess your sins to one another [your false steps, your offenses], and pray for one another, that you may be healed and restored. The heartfelt and persistent prayer of a righteous man (believer) can accomplish much [when put into action and made effective by God—it is dynamic and can have tremendous power].