Hosea 12:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

Jacob escaped to Syria where he tended sheep to earn himself a wife.

Cross References

Genesis 31:41

I had to work 14 of these 20 long years to earn your two daughters and another 6 years to buy your sheep and goats. During that time you kept changing my wages.

Genesis 27:43

Now listen carefully and do what I say. Go to the home of my brother Laban in Haran

Deuteronomy 26:5

Then, standing there in front of the place of worship, you must pray: My ancestor was homeless, an Aramean who went to live in Egypt. There were only a few in his family then, but they became great and powerful, a nation of many people.

Genesis 30:26

You know how hard I've worked for you, so let me take my wives and children and leave.”

Hosea 4:15

Israel, you are unfaithful, but don't lead Judah to sin. Stop worshiping at Gilgal or at sinful Bethel. And quit making promises in my name—the name of the living Lord.

Hosea 6:8

Everyone in Gilead is evil; your hands are stained with the blood of victims.