Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed;
he wept, and made supplication to him.
He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us—
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Hosea 12:4 in context
Hosea 12:1–7
1
Ephraim feeds on wind,
and chases the east wind.
He continually multiplies lies and desolation.
They make a covenant with Assyria,
and oil is carried into Egypt.
2
The LORD also has a controversy with Judah,
and will punish Jacob according to his ways;
according to his deeds he will repay him.
3
In the womb he took his brother by the heel,
and in his manhood he contended with God.
4
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Indeed, he struggled with the angel, and prevailed;
he wept, and made supplication to him.
He found him at Bethel, and there he spoke with us—
5
even the LORD, the God of Armies.
The LORD is his name of renown!
6
Therefore turn to your God.
Keep kindness and justice,
and wait continually for your God.
7
A merchant has dishonest scales in his hand.
He loves to defraud.
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