Jeremiah 31:2

World English Bible (WEB)

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

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1 “At that time,” says the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be my people.”

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

3 The LORD appeared of old to me, saying, “Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. Therefore I have drawn you with loving kindness.

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.

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Jeremiah 31:2 in every translation

WEB World English Bible: The LORD says, “The people who survive the sword found favor in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.”
KJV King James Version: 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.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: This is what the LORD says: “The people who survived the sword found favor in the wilderness when Israel went to find rest.”
ASV American Standard Version: 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.
YLT Young's Literal Translation: Thus said Jehovah: Found grace in the wilderness Hath a people remaining from the sword Going to cause it to rest — Israel.
DBY Darby Translation: 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.
WBS Webster Bible: Thus saith the LORD, The people who were left by the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.