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Berean Standard Bible

“The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.”

Jeremiah 31:3

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Study note

Jeremiah 30 and 31 are often called the Book of Consolation, a collection of hopeful promises about the restoration of Israel after exile. Chapter 31 recalls how Israel found grace in the wilderness after the exodus.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have drawn you with loving devotion.

World English Bible (WEB)

Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.

King James Version (KJV)

The LORD hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Jehovah appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

From far away he saw the Lord: my love for you is an eternal love: so with mercy I have made you come with me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Jehová se manifestó á mí ya mucho tiempo há, diciendo: Con amor eterno te he amado; por tanto te soporté con misericordia.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Porque hace mucho tiempo dije a Israel: ¡Yo te he amado, oh pueblo mío, con amor sin fin, con amorosa bondad te he atraído a mí!

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