Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
The LORD appeared to Israel from far away and said, "I've loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I've drawn you with gracious love.
New American Standard Bible
“I have
Therefore I have drawn you with
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
I have loved you with an everlasting love;
therefore, I have continued to extend faithful love to you.
A Conservative Version
LORD appeared of old to me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love. Therefore with loving kindness I have drawn thee.
American Standard Version
Jehovah appeared of old unto me,'saying , Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
Amplified
The Lord appeared to me (
“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
Jehovah hath appeared from afar unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.
Julia Smith Translation
Jehovah was seen to me from afar off; and I loved thee an eternal love: for this I drew thee in kindness.
King James 2000
The LORD has appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you.
Lexham Expanded Bible
From afar Yahweh appeared to me, [saying], "I have loved you [with] an everlasting love. {Therefore} I have drawn you [with] loyal love.
Modern King James verseion
Jehovah has appeared to me from afar, saying, Yea, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness I have drawn you.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Even so shall the LORD now also appear unto me from far, and say, 'I love thee with an everlasting love, therefore do I spread my mercy before thee.'
NET Bible
In a far-off land the Lord will manifest himself to them. He will say to them, 'I have loved you with an everlasting love. That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.
New Heart English Bible
The LORD appeared of old to me, saying, 'Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
The Emphasized Bible
From afar, Yahweh hath appeared unto me, Yea with an age-abiding love, have I loved thee, For this cause, have I prolonged to thee lovingkindness.
Webster
The LORD appeared of old to me, saying, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.
World English Bible
Yahweh appeared of old to me, [saying], Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
Youngs Literal Translation
From afar Jehovah hath appeared to me, With love age-during I have loved thee, Therefore I have drawn thee with kindness.
Themes
Jews, the » The objects of » God's love
God, Love Of » Described as » Everlasting
Loving Kindness Of God » Saints » Drawn by
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God's Relationship With His People
2 This is what the LORD says: "The people who survived the sword, found favor in the desert while Israel was seeking rest. 3 The LORD appeared to Israel from far away and said, "I've loved you with an everlasting love, therefore I've drawn you with gracious love. 4 I'll again build you, and you will be rebuilt, Virgin Israel! You will again take up your tambourines and go out to dance with those who are filled with joy.
Phrases
Cross References
Hosea 11:4
I guided them with human kindness, with loving reins. I acted toward them like one who removes a yoke from their neck; I bent down and fed them.
Deuteronomy 7:7-9
"It wasn't because you were more numerous than other people of the earth that the LORD committed himself to you and chose you. In fact, you were the least numerous of all the nations.
Deuteronomy 33:3
Indeed, lover of people, all of his holy ones are in your control. They gather at your feet to do as you have instructed.
Malachi 1:2
"I've loved you," says the LORD. "But you ask, "How have you loved us?'
Psalm 103:17
Yet the LORD's gracious love remains throughout eternity for those who fear him and his righteous acts extend to their children's children,
Isaiah 54:8-9
I hid my face from you for a moment in a surge of anger, but I will have compassion on you with my everlasting gracious love," says the LORD your Redeemer.
Deuteronomy 10:15
yet the LORD committed himself to love your ancestors and did so! He chose you their descendants after them from all the nations, as it is today.
Isaiah 45:17
But Israel will be saved by the LORD with everlasting salvation; you won't be put to shame or disgraced ever again."
John 6:44-45
No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him to life on the last day.
Romans 11:28-29
As far as the gospel is concerned, they are enemies for your sake, but as far as election is concerned, they are loved for the sake of their ancestors.
Ephesians 2:4-5
But God, who is rich in mercy, because of his great love for us
Titus 3:3-6
After all, we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, and misled. We were slaves to many kinds of lusts and pleasures, spending our days in malice and jealousy. We were despised, and we hated one another.
1 Peter 1:3
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! Because of his great mercy he has granted us a new birth, resulting in an immortal hope through the resurrection of Jesus, the Messiah, from the dead
1 John 4:19
We love because God first loved us.
Deuteronomy 4:37
Moreover, he loved your ancestors, chose their descendants after them, and brought you out of Egypt, accompanied by his presence and great power,
Deuteronomy 33:26
"There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides through the heavens with its lofty clouds to help you.
Song of Songs 1:4
Take me with you! Let's run away! Let the king bring me into his private chambers. The daughters of Jerusalem will rejoice and be happy for you. We will value your love more than wine. They love you appropriately.
Hosea 11:1
"When Israel was a young child I loved him, and from Egypt I called my son.
Romans 8:30
And those whom he predestined, he also called; and those whom he called, he also justified; and those whom he justified he also glorified.
Romans 9:13
So it is written, "Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated."
Ephesians 1:3-5
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah! He has blessed us in the Messiah with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realm,
2 Thessalonians 2:13-16
At all times we are obligated to thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you to be the first fruits for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and through faith in the truth.
2 Timothy 1:9
He saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our own accomplishments, but according to his own purpose and the grace that was given to us in the Messiah Jesus before time began.
James 1:18
In accordance with his will he made us his children by the word of truth, so that we might become the most important of his creatures.