Hosea 12:3
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:In other versions
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
ASV
The Lord has a cause against Judah, and will give punishment to Jacob for his ways; he will give him the reward of his acts.
BBE
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and in his strength he wrestled with God.
DBY
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; And in his manhood he had power with God.
WEB
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And by his strength he was a prince with God,
YLT
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
ENG
The LORD hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.
WBT
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and in his vigor he wrestled with God.
BSB
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.