^{1 Ref} At that time, saith Jehovah, will I be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.

^{2 Ref} 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.

^{3 Ref} Jehovah appeared of old unto me, `saying', Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.