In Reply to: Re: Conditions posted by Farmer on January 18, 2006 at 21:18:15:
Yes!
Here are some translations:
Jer 31:3
(ASV) Jehovah appeared of old unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
(BBE) From far away he saw the Lord: my love for you is an eternal love: so with mercy I have made you come with me.
(CEV) Some time ago, the LORD appeared to me and told me to say: Israel, I will always love you; that's why I've been so patient and kind.
(Darby) Jehovah hath appeared from afar unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.
(DRB) The Lord hath appeared from afar to me. Yea I have loved thee with an everlasting love, therefore have I drawn thee, taking pity on thee.
(ESV) the LORD appeared to him from far away. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.
(GNB) I appeared to them from far away. People of Israel, I have always loved you, so I continue to show you my constant love.
(GW) The LORD appeared to me in a faraway place and said, "I love you with an everlasting love. So I will continue to show you my kindness.
(HNV) The LORD appeared of old to me, [saying], Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn you.
(KJV + Strong's Concordance #s) The LORD 3068 hath appeared 7200 of old 4480, 7350 unto me, saying, Yea, I have loved 157 thee with an everlasting5769 love: 160 therefore 5921, 3651 with lovingkindness 2617 have I drawn 4900 thee.
Cool; huh?
Sincerely,
OldtimerToo)