Jeremiah 31:2 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Thus 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.”

Jeremiah 31:2 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Jeremiah 31:2 in 6 Bible Translations

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Jeremiah 31:2 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Yahweh says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.””

Jeremiah 31:2 — World English Bible

Jeremiah 31:2 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Thus saith Jehovah, The people that were left of the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest. ”

Jeremiah 31:2 — American Standard Version

Jeremiah 31:2 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“Thus said Jehovah: Found grace in the wilderness Hath a people remaining from the sword Going to cause it to rest--Israel.”

Jeremiah 31:2 — Young's Literal Translation

Jeremiah 31:2 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Thus saith Jehovah: The people [that were] left of the sword have found grace in the wilderness, [even] Israel, when I go to give him rest. ”

Jeremiah 31:2 — Darby Translation

Jeremiah 31:2 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Thus saith the Lord, The people which escaped the sworde, founde grace in the wildernes: he walked before Israel to cause him to rest.”

Jeremiah 31:2 — Geneva Bible

Jeremiah 31:2 in Context — Jeremiah 31

1 At the same time, saith the Lord, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

2 Thus 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.

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.

4 Again 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.

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What Does Jeremiah 31:2 Mean?

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