Revised Literal Translation

Jeremiah 31:1-6

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

2Thus saith Yhwh, The people which were left of the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.

3Yhwh hath appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.1 2

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.3

5Thou shalt yet plant vines upon the mountains of Samaria: the planters shall plant, and shall eat them as common things.4

6For there shall be a day, that the watchmen upon the mount Ephraim shall cry, Arise ye, and let us go up to Zion unto Yhwh our God.

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Notes

1. Jeremiah 31:3 of…: Heb. from afar. ↩
2. Jeremiah 31:3 with lovingkindness…: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee. ↩
3. Jeremiah 31:4 tabrets: or, timbrels. ↩
4. Jeremiah 31:5 eat…: Heb. profane them. ↩

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