Hosea 12:4

A Reproof of Ephraim, Judah, and Jacob · Hosea 12:1–14
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Translations

Modern
Yes, he struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor; he found Him at Bethel and spoke with Him there—
Traditional
Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth–el, and there he spake with us;
Literal
He struggled with the angel and prevailed; he wept and sought favor from Him; at Bethel he found Him, and there He spoke with Him,
Latin
Et invaluit ad angelum, et confortatus est; flevit, et rogavit eum. In Bethel invenit eum, et ibi locutus est nobiscum.

Original

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

Notes

he found Him at Bethel: See Genesis 28:11–22.

Israel has engaged in deception and dishonesty since Jacob's time.

Theme notes and profiles

Jacob

Events

Places

Bethel: Important city in Israel, associated with Abraham and Jacob

Glossary

Hosea, Book of Meaning of Names in the Bible

Topics

Beth-El: A City North of Jerusalem: The Place where Jacob Saw the Vision of the Ladder Christ is God: Acknowledged by the Old Testament Saints Israel: A Name Given to Jacob Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Acknowledged by Old Testament Saints Prayer: Accompanied With: Weeping Prayer: Answered Prayer: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To