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In the womb he tried to supplant his brother,
    and in his manhood he strove with God.(A)
He strove with the angel and prevailed;
    he wept and sought his favor;
he met him at Bethel,
    and there he spoke with him.[a](B)
The Lord the God of hosts,
    the Lord is his name!

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  1. 12.4 Gk Syr: Heb us

In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel;(A)
    as a man he struggled(B) with God.
He struggled with the angel and overcame him;
    he wept and begged for his favor.
He found him at Bethel(C)
    and talked with him there—
the Lord God Almighty,
    the Lord is his name!(D)

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