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Hosea 12:3

“In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.”
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1Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.

2The LORD has a charge to bring against Judah. He will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.

3In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.

4Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there —

5The LORD God of Hosts, the LORD is His name of renown.

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