NET

3 In a faraway land the Lord will manifest himself to them. He will say to them, ‘I have loved you with an everlasting love. That is why I have continued to be faithful to you.

Darby

3 Jehovah hath appeared from afar unto me, [saying,] Yea, I have loved thee^D5363 with an everlasting love; therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.

Darby Bible Notes

thee - Or 'I have prolonged toward thee my goodness.'

KJV

3 The LORD hath appeared of old^K5246unto me, [saying], Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee^K5247.

KJV Bible Notes

of old: Heb. from afar. with lovingkindness have I drawn thee: Or, have I extended lovingkindness unto thee.