Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
New American Standard Bible
Is he a delightful child?
Indeed, as often as I have spoken against him,
I certainly still remember him;
Therefore My
I will surely
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
"Is Ephraim my dear son? Is he a darling child? Indeed, as often as I've spoken about him, I surely still remember him. Therefore I deeply yearn for him. I'll surely have great compassion on him," declares the LORD.
A Conservative Version
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 yearns for him. I will surely have mercy upon him, says LORD.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
“Is Ephraim My dear son?
Is he a darling and beloved child?
For as often as I have spoken against him,
I certainly still remember him.
Therefore My affection is renewed and My heart longs for him;
I will surely have mercy on him,” says the Lord.
Bible in Basic English
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he the child of my delight? for whenever I say things against him, I still keep him in my memory: so my heart is troubled for him; I will certainly have mercy on him, says the Lord.
Darby Translation
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.
Julia Smith Translation
Is Ephraim a precious son to me? if a child of delights? for whenever my speaking against him, remembering, I shall remember him yet; for this the bowels were put in motion to me compassionating, I will compassionate him, says Jehovah.
King James 2000
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart is troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, says the LORD.
Lexham Expanded Bible
[Is] Ephraim my dear son, or [the] child of [my] delight? For {as often as} I have earnestly spoken against him, I still remember him. {Therefore} my bowels are turbulent for him, surely I will have compassion on him," {declares} Yahweh.
Modern King James verseion
Is Ephraim My dear son? Is he a delightful child? For as often as I spoke against him, I earnestly remember him still. Therefore My heart is troubled for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says Jehovah.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Upon this complaint, I thought thus by myself: Is not Ephraim my dear son? Is he not the child, with whom I have had all mirth and pastime? For since the time that I first communed with him, I have him ever in remembrance: therefore my very heart driveth me unto him; gladly and lovingly will I have mercy upon him, sayeth the LORD.
NET Bible
Indeed, the people of Israel are my dear children. They are the children I take delight in. For even though I must often rebuke them, I still remember them with fondness. So I am deeply moved with pity for them and will surely have compassion on them. I, the Lord, affirm it!
New Heart English Bible
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 yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him," says the LORD.
The Emphasized Bible
Was Ephraim, a very precious son to me? Was he a most delightful child? For as often as I have spoken against him, I have, remembered, him again! For this cause, have my affections been deeply moved for him, I must have, compassion, upon him, Declareth Yahweh.
Webster
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spoke 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.
World English Bible
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 yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says Yahweh.
Youngs Literal Translation
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.
Themes
Adoption » God is long-suffering and merciful towards the partakers of
Backsliding » Pardon of, promised
Bowels » Figurative » Of the sensibilities
Ephraim » A tribe of israel » Name of, applied to the ten tribes
The tribe of Ephraim » The leading tribe of the kingdom of israel
Topics
Interlinear
Zakar
Zakar
Hamah
Racham
Racham
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Jeremiah 31:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Israel And Judah Will Be Delivered From Their Distress
19
After I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief.
I was ashamed and humiliated
because I bore the disgrace of my youth.”
a delightful child?
Whenever I speak against him,
I certainly still think about him.
Therefore, My inner being yearns for him;
I will truly have compassion on him.
This is the Lord’s declaration.
establish signposts!
Keep the highway in mind,
the way you have traveled.
Return, Virgin Israel!
Return to these cities of yours.
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 55:7
and the sinful one his thoughts;
let him return to the Lord,
so He may have compassion on him,
and to our God, for He will freely forgive.
Isaiah 63:15
from Your lofty home—holy and beautiful.
Where is Your zeal and Your might?
Your yearning
are withheld from me.
Genesis 43:30
Joseph hurried out because he was overcome with emotion for his brother, and he was about to weep. He went into an inner room to weep.
Judges 10:16
So they got rid of the foreign gods
Song of Songs 5:4
and my feelings were stirred for him.
Isaiah 16:11
as does my innermost being for Kir-heres.
Hosea 14:4
I will freely love them,
for My anger will have turned from him.
Deuteronomy 32:36
and have compassion on His servants
when He sees that their strength is gone
and no one is left—slave or free.
1 Kings 3:26
The woman whose son was alive spoke to the king because she felt great compassion
But the other one said, “He will not be mine or yours. Cut him in two!”
Psalm 103:13
so the Lord has compassion on those who fear Him.
Proverbs 3:12
just as a father, the son he delights in.
Isaiah 57:16-18
and I will not always be angry;
for then the spirit would grow weak before Me,
even the breath of man, which I have made.
Jeremiah 3:19
and give you a desirable land,
the most beautiful inheritance
I thought: You will call Me, my Father,
and never turn away from Me.
Jeremiah 31:9
but I will bring them back with consolation.
I will lead them to wadis filled with water
by a smooth way where they will not stumble,
for I am Israel’s Father,
and Ephraim is My firstborn.
Jeremiah 48:36
Therefore, My heart moans like flutes for Moab,
Lamentations 3:31-32
כ Kaf
will not reject us forever.
Hosea 11:8-9
How can I surrender you, Israel?
How can I make you like Admah?
How can I treat you like Zeboiim?
I have had a change of heart;
My compassion is stirred!
Micah 7:18-19
removing iniquity and passing over rebellion
for the remnant of His inheritance?
He does not hold on to His anger forever,
because He delights in faithful love.
Luke 15:24
Luke 15:32
Philippians 1:8
For God is my witness,