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The Long History of Rebellion

The Lord has an indictment against Judah,
    and will punish Jacob according to his ways,
    and requite him according to his deeds.
In the womb he took his brother by the heel,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.
He strove with the angel and prevailed,
    he wept and sought his favor.
He met God at Bethel,
    and there God spoke with him[a]

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Footnotes

  1. Hosea 12:4 Gk Syr: Heb us

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