Jeremiah 31:20 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the Lord.”

Jeremiah 31:20 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Jeremiah 31:20 in 6 Bible Translations

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Jeremiah 31:20 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a darling child? For as often as I speak against him, I still earnestly remember him. Therefore my heart yearns for him. I will surely have mercy on him,” says Yahweh.”

Jeremiah 31:20 — World English Bible

Jeremiah 31:20 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a darling child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearneth for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.”

Jeremiah 31:20 — American Standard Version

Jeremiah 31:20 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“A precious son is Ephraim to Me? A child of delights? For since My speaking against him, I do thoroughly remember him still, Therefore have My bowels been moved for him, I do greatly love him, An affirmation of Jehovah.”

Jeremiah 31:20 — Young's Literal Translation

Jeremiah 31:20 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Is Ephraim a dear son unto me? is he a child of delights? For whilst I have been speaking against him, I do constantly remember him still. Therefore my bowels are troubled for him: I will certainly have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.”

Jeremiah 31:20 — Darby Translation

Jeremiah 31:20 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Is Ephraim my deare sonne or pleasant childe? yet since I spake vnto him, I still remembred him: therefore my bowels are troubled for him: I wil surely haue compassion vpon him, saith the Lord.”

Jeremiah 31:20 — Geneva Bible

Jeremiah 31:20 in Context — Jeremiah 31

18 J’entends Éphraïm qui se lamente: Tu m’as châtié, et j’ai été châtié Comme un veau qui n’est pas dompté; Fais-moi revenir, et je reviendrai, Car tu es l’Éternel, mon Dieu.

19 Après m’être détourné, j’éprouve du repentir; Et après avoir reconnu mes fautes, je frappe sur ma cuisse; Je suis honteux et confus, Car je porte l’opprobre de ma jeunesse.

20 Éphraïm est-il donc pour moi un fils chéri, Un enfant qui fait mes délices? Car plus je parle de lui, plus encore son souvenir est en moi; Aussi mes entrailles sont émues en sa faveur: J’aurai pitié de lui, dit l’Éternel.

21 Dresse des signes, place des poteaux, Prends garde à la route, au chemin que tu as suivi… Reviens, vierge d’Israël, Reviens dans ces villes qui sont à toi!

22 Jusques à quand seras-tu errante, Fille égarée? Car l’Éternel crée une chose nouvelle sur la terre: La femme recherchera l’homme.

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What Does Jeremiah 31:20 Mean?

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