Bible Dictionary

Remnant

a remaining group preserved through judgment, difficulty, or adversity

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Total Entries

116

Entry Position

90 of 116

Letter

R

Meaning

a remaining group preserved through judgment, difficulty, or adversity

Key Scriptures

  • Isaiah 10:20
  • Micah 2:12
  • Romans 11:5

Also Called

faithful remnant

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Basic Meaning

A remnant is a remaining portion left after a larger group has been reduced.

The word often refers to survivors, those preserved, or those remaining faithful.


Biblical Usage

The concept of a remnant appears throughout Scripture, particularly in connection with Israel.

Prophets frequently spoke of a remnant that would be preserved by God.


  • Israel
  • Restoration
  • Covenant

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Scriptures

  • Isaiah 10:20
  • Micah 2:12
  • Romans 11:5

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