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Jeremiah 31:2-4
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2 In the desert I was kind
    to those who escaped death.
I gave them peace,
    and when the time is right,
I'll do the same for you.[a]
    I, the Lord, have spoken.

The Lord Will Rebuild Israel

3 Some time ago, the Lord appeared to me[b] and told me to say:

Israel, I will always love you;
that's why I've been so patient
    and kind.
4 You are precious to me,
and so I will rebuild
    your nation.
Once again you will dance for joy
    and play your tambourines.

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Footnotes

  1. 31.2 In the desert … same for you: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
  2. 31.3 Some time … me: Or “The Lord appeared to me from far away.”
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Jeremiah 31:2-4
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2 This is what the Lord says:

“The people who survive the sword
    will find favor(A) in the wilderness;
    I will come to give rest(B) to Israel.”

3 The Lord appeared to us in the past,[a] saying:

“I have loved(C) you with an everlasting love;
    I have drawn(D) you with unfailing kindness.
4 I will build you up again,
    and you, Virgin(E) Israel, will be rebuilt.(F)
Again you will take up your timbrels(G)
    and go out to dance(H) with the joyful.(I)

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  1. Jeremiah 31:3 Or Lord has appeared to us from afar
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