Parallel Verses
Amplified
In their mother’s womb he took his brother by the heel,
And in his maturity he contended with God.
New American Standard Bible
And in his maturity he
King James Version
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
Holman Bible
and as an adult he wrestled with God.
International Standard Version
He circumvented his brother in the womb, and as an adult he fought with God.
A Conservative Version
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he had strength with God.
American Standard Version
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
Bible in Basic English
In the body of his mother he took his brother by the foot, and in his strength he was fighting with God;
Darby Translation
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.
Julia Smith Translation
In the belly he circumvented his brother, and by his strength he was a leader with God.
King James 2000
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
Lexham Expanded Bible
In the womb he deceived his brother, and in his manhood he struggled with God.
Modern King James verseion
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He took his brother by the heel, when he was yet in his mother's womb: and in his strength he wrestled with God.
NET Bible
In the womb he attacked his brother; in his manly vigor he struggled with God.
New Heart English Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.
The Emphasized Bible
In the womb, took he his brother by the heel; and, in his manly vigour, strove he with God:
Webster
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
World English Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he contended with God.
Youngs Literal Translation
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,
Themes
Jesus Christ, Deity Of » Acknowledged by the old testament saints
Feet » Parts of, mentioned in scripture » Heel
Israel » A name given to jacob
Jesus Christ » Divinity of » Acknowledged by old testament saints
Interlinear
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References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Hosea 12:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Case Against Jacob's Heirs
2
The Lord also has a dispute [a legal complaint and an indictment] with Judah,
And He will punish Jacob in accordance with his ways;
He will repay him in accordance with his deeds.
In their mother’s womb he took his brother by the heel,
And in his maturity he contended with God.
He wrestled with the angel and prevailed;
He wept [in repentance] and sought His favor.
He met Him at Bethel
And there God spoke with [him and through him with] us—
Cross References
Genesis 25:26
Afterward his brother came out, and his hand grasped Esau’s heel, so he was named Jacob (
Genesis 32:24-28
So Jacob was left alone, and a
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,
James 5:16-18
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].