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Berean Standard Bible

“This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.””

Jeremiah 31:2

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Jeremiah 31 is the heart of the Book of Consolation, a section of promises for Israel's restoration, which includes the new covenant. It opens with God speaking to those who have survived judgment.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”

King James Version (KJV)

Thus saith the LORD, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Thus saith Jehovah, The people that were left of the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The Lord has said, Grace came in the waste land to a people kept safe from the sword, even to Israel on the way to his resting-place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Así ha dicho Jehová: Halló gracia en el desierto el pueblo, los que escaparon del cuchillo, yendo yo para hacer hallar reposo á Israel.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Yo los cuidaré como hice con los que se liberaron de Egipto, a quienes mostré mi amor en el desierto, cuando Israel buscaba reposo.

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