Jeremiah · Chapter 31 · God's Love
Jeremiah 31:3 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness."
KJV · King James Version
"The LORD3068 hath appeared7200 of old7350 unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved157 thee with an everlasting5769 love160: therefore with lovingkindness2617 have I drawn4900 thee. of: Heb. from afar with lovingkindness: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee"
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, hath, unto, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, yes, you, loving. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Jeremiah 31:3 in Jeremiah 31
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Jeremiah 31:3 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Jeremiah 31. Read the full chapter →
- v.1 “At that time,” says Yahweh, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.”
- v.2 Yahweh says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”
- v.3 Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.
- v.4 I will build you again, and you will be built, O virgin of Israel. You will again be adorned with your tambourines, and will go out in the dances of those who make merry.
- v.5 Again you will plant vineyards on the mountains of Samaria. The planters will plant, and will enjoy its fruit.
Book background
About the Book of Jeremiah
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Major prophet
- Author
- Jeremiah, dictated to Baruch
- Date written
- c. 627–586 BC
- Audience
- Judah on the brink of exile
- Chapters
- 52
Jeremiah ministered for 40 years to a nation that would not listen, watching Jerusalem's slide to destruction by Babylon. Called "the weeping prophet," he wept over his people while pronouncing inevitable judgment. Yet his book contains the promise of the New Covenant (31:31-34) — God's law written on the heart — fulfilled in Christ.
Setting: Jerusalem during the last 40 years before its destruction by Babylon.
Key themes: judgment · covenant unfaithfulness · new covenant · hope · lament
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Jeremiah 31:3
Jeremiah 31:3 contains 24 words in 5 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
- 1
Yahweh appeared of old to me
YAOOTM
- 2
saying
S
- 3
“Yes
Y
- 4
I have loved you with an everlasting love
IHLYWA
- 5
Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.
TIHDYW
Frequently asked
FAQ about Jeremiah 31:3
What does Jeremiah 31:3 say?
Jeremiah 31:3 reads: "Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness." — from the Old Testament, Jeremiah (Major prophet). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Jeremiah 31:3 in?
Jeremiah 31:3 is in the book of Jeremiah, traditionally attributed to Jeremiah, dictated to Baruch and written around c. 627–586 BC. Jeremiah is major prophet in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Judah on the brink of exile. Best known for Jeremiah 29:11 ("plans to prosper you") and the New Covenant.
What is Jeremiah 31:3 about?
Jeremiah 31:3 is primarily a Bible verse about God's Love. Within Jeremiah, Jeremiah ministered for 40 years to a nation that would not listen, watching Jerusalem's slide to destruction by Babylon. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Jeremiah 31:3 in WEB and KJV?
Jeremiah 31:3 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Yahweh appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "The LORD3068 hath appeared7200 of old7350 unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved157 thee with an everlasting5769 love160: therefore with lovingkindness2617 have I drawn4900 thee. of: Heb. from afar with lovingkindness: have I extended lovingkindness unto thee". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Jeremiah 31:3?
Jeremiah 31:3 is 24 words in the WEB translation (135 characters), broken into 5 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 7 seconds.
How can I memorise Jeremiah 31:3?
To memorise Jeremiah 31:3, split it into its 5 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Jeremiah 31:3 matter in Jeremiah?
Jeremiah ministered for 40 years to a nation that would not listen, watching Jerusalem's slide to destruction by Babylon. Called "the weeping prophet," he wept over his people while pronouncing inevitable judgment. Yet his book contains the promise of the New Covenant (31:31-34) — God's law written on the heart — fulfilled in Christ. Jeremiah 31:3 sits within this larger story — Jeremiah as a whole emphasises judgment, covenant unfaithfulness, new covenant.
How can I apply Jeremiah 31:3 today?
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