Hosea 12:12

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Jacob fled to the land of Aram and Israel worked for a wife—for a wife he tended sheep.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Jacob fled into the country of Aram, and Israel served to get a wife, and for a wife he tended flocks and herds.
World English Bible (WEB)
And Jacob{H3290} fled{H1272}{(H8799)} into the country{H7704} of Syria{H758}, and Israel{H3478} served{H5647}{(H8799)} for a wife{H802}, and for a wife{H802} he kept{H8104}{(H8804)} sheep.
Strong's King James
Ya'akov fled to the field of Aram, Isra'el laboured for a wife, for a wife he kept [sheep].
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And Jacob doth flee to the country of Aram, And Israel doth serve for a wife, Yea, for a wife he hath kept watch.
Young's Literal Translation

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