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
World English Bible (WEB)
Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
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.
What this verse means
God's love is described as everlasting — and His lovingkindness as the rope that draws us in.
A short prayer
Lord, You have loved me with an everlasting love. Draw me close with Your kindness.
Read in context — Jeremiah 31
1At the same time, saith the Lord, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
2Thus 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.
3The Lord hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
4Again I will build thee, and thou shalt be built, O virgin of Israel: thou shalt again be adorned with thy tabrets, and shalt go forth in the dances of them that make merry.
5Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.
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“They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”Lamentations 3:23
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”Luke 19:10
“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.”Matthew 18:20
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,”Philippians 1:3
“Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:”Psalms 103:2
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