³ the Lord appeared to him from afar. I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you.

³ The Lord appeared to him from afar , saying, "I have loved you with an everlasting love ; Therefore e I have drawn you with lovingkindness .

³ Jehovah appeared of old unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.