New Revised Standard Version
In the womb he tried to supplant his brother, and in his manhood he strove with God.

Contemporary English Version
Even before Jacob was born, he cheated his brother, and when he grew up, he fought against God.

New American Bible
In the womb he supplanted his brother, and in his vigor he contended with a divine being;

Douay-Rheims Bible
In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.

In the womb he supplanted his brother: and by his strength he had success with an angel.

took.

Genesis 25:26 Isaac was threescore years old when the children were born unto him.

Romans 9:11 For when the children were not yet born, nor had done any good or evil (that the purpose of God according to election might stand):

had, etc.

Genesis 32:24-28 He remained alone; and behold, a man wrestled with him till morning. . . .

James 5:16-18 Confess therefore your sins one to another: and pray one for another, that you may be saved. For the continual prayer of a just man availeth much. . . .