Bible Dictionary

Remnant

A small remaining part of a larger group.

Quick Reference

Total Entries

516

Entry Position

392 of 516

Letter

R

Meaning

A small remaining part of a larger group.

Key Scriptures

  • 2 Kings 19:30-31
  • Isaiah 10:20-22
  • Jeremiah 23:3
  • Micah 2:12
  • Zephaniah 3:13
  • Romans 9:27
  • Romans 11:5

Original Language

Hebrew

שְׁאֵרִית

she'erith

remnant

Greek

λεῖμμα

leimma

remnant

Meaning

A remnant is a small remaining part of a larger group.


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, remnant refers to those who remain after others have been removed, scattered, or destroyed.

The term appears throughout both the Old and New Testaments.


Key References

  • 2 Kings 19:30-31
  • Isaiah 10:20-22
  • Jeremiah 23:3
  • Micah 2:12
  • Zephaniah 3:13
  • Romans 9:27
  • Romans 11:5

  • Israel
  • Nation
  • Covenant
  • Promise
  • Restoration

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Scriptures

  • 2 Kings 19:30-31
  • Isaiah 10:20-22
  • Jeremiah 23:3
  • Micah 2:12
  • Zephaniah 3:13
  • Romans 9:27
  • Romans 11:5

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