2
The Lord has an indictment against Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways, and repay him according to his deeds.
3
In the womb he tried to supplant his brother, and in his manhood he strove with God.
4
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
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