Jeremiah 31:3

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.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Jeremiah 31:3

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.
AKJV
The LORD has appeared of old to me, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
CPDV
The Lord appeared to me from a distance: "And I have loved you in perpetual charity. Therefore, showing pity, I have drawn you.
ERV
The LORD appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
NHEB
The LORD appeared to him from afar. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
SMT
Jehovah was seen to me from afar off; and I loved thee an eternal love: for this I drew thee in kindness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Jeremiah 31:3

TheLORDH3068Proper NamehathappearedH7200VerbofoldH7350untomesayingYeaIhavelovedH157VerbtheewithaneverlastingH5769Noun MasculineloveH160Noun FemininethereforewithlovingkindnessH2617Noun MasculinehaveIdrawnH4900Verbthee

Commentary for Jeremiah 31:3

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Jeremiah 31:3
Summary
Eternal love demonstrated through covenant kindness
Event
Divine love proclaimed
Estimated Time Period
c. 600 BC
Category
Promise