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Hosea 12:1
"Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt."
"Some of the leaders in Israel felt keenly their loss of prestige and wished that this might be regained. But instead of turning away from those practices which had brought weakness to the kingdom, they continued in iniquity, flattering themselves that when occasion arose, they would attain to the political power they desired by allying themselves with the heathen. “When Ephraim saw his sickness, and Judah saw his wound, then went Ephraim to the Assyrian.” “Ephraim also is like a silly dove without heart: they call to Egypt, they go to Assyria.” “They do make a covenant with the Assyrians.” Hosea 5:13 ; 7:11 ; Hosea 12:1 . PK 280.2"
Ellen White directly references Hosea 12:1 in this passage.
Hosea 12:4
"Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: he found him in Beth–el, and there he spake with us;"
"“He had power over the Angel, and prevailed.” Hosea 12:4 . Through humiliation, repentance, and self- surrender, this sinful, erring mortal prevailed with the Majesty of heaven. He had fastened his trembling grasp upon the promises of God, and the heart of Infinite Love could not turn away the sinner's plea. As an evidence of his triumph and an encouragement to others to imitate his example, his name was changed from one which was a reminder of his sin, to one that commemorated his victory. And the fact that Jacob had prevailed with God was an assurance that he would prevail with men. He no longer feared to encounter his brother's anger, for the Lord was his defense. GC 617.1"
Ellen White directly references Hosea 12:4 in this passage.
"Jacob “had power over the Angel, and prevailed.” Hosea 12:4 . Through humiliation, repentance, and self- surrender, this sinful, erring mortal prevailed with the Majesty of heaven. He had fastened his trembling grasp upon the promises of God, and the heart of Infinite Love could not turn away the sinner's plea. PP 197.1"
Ellen White directly references Hosea 12:4 in this passage.
before God. Suddenly a strong hand was laid upon him. He thought that an enemy was seeking his life, and he endeavored to wrest himself from the grasp of his assailant. In the darkness the two struggled for the mastery. Not a word was spoken, but Jacob put forth all his strength, and did not relax his efforts for a moment. While he was thus battling for his life, the sense of his guilt pressed upon his soul; his sins rose up before him, to shut him out from God. But in his terrible extremity he remembered God's promises, and his whole heart went out in entreaty for His mercy. The struggle continued until near the break of day, when the stranger placed his finger upon Jacob's thigh, and he was crippled instantly. The patriarch now discerned the character of his antagonist. He knew that he had been in conflict with a heavenly messenger, and this was why his almost superhuman effort had not gained the victory. It was Christ, “the Angel of the covenant,” who had revealed Himself to Jacob. …
The EGW passage is a detailed expansion of the Genesis 32 account, which Hosea 12:4 references. While not a direct quote, it clearly draws upon and amplifies the same event. The original relation_type was not quite right.
Hosea 12:5
"Even the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is his memorial."
"Hosea will tell you, He is “the Lord God of hosts; the Lord is His memorial.” Hosea 12:5 . DA 579.2"
Ellen White directly references Hosea 12:5 in this passage.