remnant

Definition

The term “remnant” literally refers to people or things that are “remaining” or “left over” from a larger amount or group.

• Often a “remnant” refers to people who survive a life-threatening situation or who remain faithful to God while undergoing persecution.
• Isaiah referred to a group of Jews as being a remnant who would survive attacks from outsiders and live to return to the Promised Land in Canaan.
• Paul talks about there being a “remnant” of people who were chosen by God to receive his grace.
• The term “remnant” also implies that there were other people who did not remain or were not left over.

Translation Suggestions

• A phrase such as “the remnant of this people” could be translated as “the rest of these people” or “the people who are left.”
• The “whole remnant of people” could be translated by “all the rest of the people” or “the remaining people.”

Bible References

• Acts 15:17
• Amos 9:12
• Ezekiel 6:8-10
• Genesis 45:7
• Isaiah 11:11
• Micah 4:6-8

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3498, H3499, H5629, H6413, H7604, H7605, H7611, H8281, H8300, G26400, G30050, G30620