Bible verse
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
Hosea 12:3 · BSB
The verses around it, from Hosea 12.
1 Ephraim chases 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.
2 The LORD also brings a charge against Judah. He will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
3 In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
4 Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—
5 the LORD is the God of Hosts—the LORD is His name of renown.
6 But you must return to your God, maintaining love and justice, and always waiting on your God.
7 A merchant loves to defraud with dishonest scales in his hands.
KJV
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
ASV
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
ERV
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
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