Jeremiah 31:3

Mourning Turned to Joy · Jeremiah 31:1–25
Read Jeremiah 31

Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
YHWH has appeared to me from afar: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; upon thus I have drawn you with loving devotion.
Latin
Longe Dominus apparuit mihi. Et in caritate perpetua dilexi te: ideo attraxi te, miserans.

Original

Hebrew
English
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.

Notes

Long ago, the Lord showed himself during the Exodus (see Exodus 15:13; 20:6; 34:6–7; Numbers 14:18–19; Deuteronomy 5:10; 7:7, 10, 12–13; 10:15, 18).

People often call these four chapters "The Book of Consolation," a highlight in Old Testament revelation. Unlike the many judgment messages Jeremiah gave his people, these messages are full of hope and promise a wonderful future restoration.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 2:16–18

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Jesus Christ, Teachings of Promise Prophecy

Topics

God Loves Me God: Love of God: Love of, Exemplified Gratefulness Intimacy with God Regeneration: General Scriptures Concerning The Jews: The Objects of God's Love The Love of God: Everlasting The Loving-Kindness of God: Saints: Drawn By Unconditional Love