Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Hosea 12:4 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Hosea 12:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Hosea chapter 12 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us;”
Hosea 12:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Hosea 12:4
Weeping and supplication: 'Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Bethel, and there he spake with us.' Jacob had power over מַלְאָךְ (malakh, angel/messenger), prevailed through weeping (בָּכָה, bakhah) and supplication (הִתְחַנֶּן, hitchannen). Found him at Bethel, where He spoke with 'us' (collective identity). This demonstrates that spiritual power comes through humble pleading, not strong striving. The 'us' includes all Jacob's descendants—God's word to Jacob speaks to all Israel. Christ intercedes with weeping for us (Hebr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Hosea 12:4
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“And Jacob called the name of the place where God spake with him”
“Behold”
“who are left”
“and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bore them”
“since he could swear by none greater”
“in the days of his flesh”
“and said”
“when he came from Paddan Aram”
“Please tell me your name. He said”