Holman Christian Standard Bible CSB
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1 Ephraim chases the wind and pursues the east wind. He continually multiplies lies and violence. He makes a covenant with Assyria, and olive oil is carried to Egypt.
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Ephraim feeds on the wind; he pursues the east wind all day and multiplies lies and violence. He makes a treaty with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt.
2 The Lord also has a dispute with Judah. He is about to punish Jacob according to his ways; He will repay him based on his actions.
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The LORD has a charge to bring against Judah; he will punish Jacob according to his ways and repay him according to his deeds.
3 In the womb he grasped his brother's heel, and as an adult he wrestled with God.
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In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God.
4 Jacob struggled with the Angel and prevailed; he wept and sought His favor. He found him at Bethel, and there He spoke with him.
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He struggled with the angel and overcame him; he wept and begged for his favor. He found him at Bethel and talked with him there—
5 Yahweh is the God of Hosts; Yahweh is His name.
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the LORD God Almighty, the LORD is his name!
6 But you must return to your God. Maintain love and justice, and always put your hope in God.
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But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.
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