Hosea 12:4

New Century Version

When Jacob wrestled with the angel and won, he cried and asked for his blessing. Later, God met with him at Bethel and spoke with him there.

Cross References

Genesis 25:26

When the second baby was born, he was holding on to Esau’s heel, so that baby was named Jacob. Isaac was sixty years old when they were born.

Genesis 32:24

So Jacob was alone, and a man came and wrestled with him until the sun came up.

Genesis 32:25

When the man saw he could not defeat Jacob, he struck Jacob’s hip and put it out of joint.

Genesis 32:26

Then he said to Jacob, “Let me go. The sun is coming up.” But Jacob said, “I will let you go if you will bless me.”

Genesis 32:29

Then Jacob asked him, “Please tell me your name.” But the man said, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed Jacob there.

Genesis 35:15

And Jacob named the place Bethel.

Genesis 48:15

And Israel blessed Joseph and said, “My ancestors Abraham and Isaac served our God, and like a shepherd God has led me all my life.

Psalm 66:6

He turned the sea into dry land. The people crossed the river on foot. So let us rejoice because of what he did.

Isaiah 63:9

When they suffered, he suffered also. He sent his own angel to save them. Because of his love and kindness, he saved them. Since long ago he has picked them up and carried them.

Malachi 3:1

The Lord All-Powerful says, “I will send my messenger, who will prepare the way for me. Suddenly, the Lord you are looking for will come to his Temple; the messenger of the agreement, whom you want, will come.”

1 Thessalonians 4:17

After that, we who are still alive will be gathered up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And we will be with the Lord forever.

Hebrews 5:7

While Jesus lived on earth, he prayed to God and asked God for help. He prayed with loud cries and tears to the One who could save him from death, and his prayer was heard because he trusted God.