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In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he contended with God.
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American Standard Version
In the womb he took his brother by the heel; and in his manhood he had power with God:
Christian Standard Bible
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel, and as an adult he wrestled with God.
English Standard Version
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, and in his manhood he strove with God.
King James Version
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, and by his strength he had power with God:
New American Standard Bible
In the womb he took his brother by the heel, And in his mature strength he contended with God.
New International Version
In the womb he grasped his brother’s heel; as a man he struggled with God.
New King James Version
He took his brother by the heel in the womb, And in his strength he struggled with God.
New Living Translation
Even in the womb, Jacob struggled with his brother; when he became a man, he even fought with God.