Hosea 12:12

And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Hosea 12:12

BSB
Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife-for a wife he tended sheep.
AKJV
And Jacob fled into the country of Syria, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
CPDV
Jacob fled into the region of Syria, and Israel served like a wife, and was served by a wife.
ERV
And Jacob fled into the field of Aram, and Israel served for a wife, and for a wife he kept sheep.
NHEB
Jacob fled into the country of Aram, and Israel served to get a wife, and for a wife he tended flocks and herds.
SMT
And Jacob will flee to the field of Aram, and Israel will serve for a wife, and for a wife he watched.

Commentary for Hosea 12:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Hosea 12:12
Summary
Jacob fled to Syria and labored for wife
Place
Syria
Event
Jacob's servitude recalled
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
History