Hosea 12:3

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Even before Jacob was born, he cheated his brother, and when he grew up, he fought against God.

Cross References

Genesis 25:26

The second baby grabbed his brother's heel, so they named him Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.

2 Kings 17:18

The LORD became so furious with the people of Israel that he allowed them to be carried away as prisoners. Only the people living in Judah were left,

2 Kings 17:20

So the LORD turned his back on everyone in Israel and Judah and let them be punished and defeated until no one was left.

2 Kings 17:23

until the LORD got rid of them, just as he had warned his servants the prophets. That's why the people of Israel were taken away as prisoners to Assyria, and that's where they remained.

Jeremiah 2:9

I will take you to court and accuse you and your descendants

Ezekiel 7:3

as punishment for your disgusting sins. I, the LORD, am so angry

Ezekiel 7:8

I will let loose my anger and punish you for the evil things you've done. You'll get what you deserve.

Hosea 4:1

Israel, listen as the LORD accuses everyone in the land! No one is faithful or loyal or truly cares about God.

Hosea 4:9

That's why I will punish the people for their deeds, just as I will punish you priests.

Amos 2:4

The LORD said: I will punish Judah for countless crimes, and I won't change my mind. They have rejected my teachings and refused to obey me. They were led astray by the same false gods their ancestors worshipped.

Micah 6:2

Israel, I am bringing charges against you— I call upon the mountains and the earth's firm foundation to be my witnesses.

Romans 9:11

Even before they were born or had done anything good or bad, the Lord told Rebekah that her elder son would serve the younger one. The Lord said this to show that he makes his own choices and that it wasn't because of anything either of them had done.