Isaiah 10:21
New International Version
A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God.

New Living Translation
A remnant will return; yes, the remnant of Jacob will return to the Mighty God.

English Standard Version
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Berean Standard Bible
A remnant will return—a remnant of Jacob—to the Mighty God.

King James Bible
The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.

New King James Version
The remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, To the Mighty God.

New American Standard Bible
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

NASB 1995
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

NASB 1977
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Legacy Standard Bible
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Amplified Bible
A remnant will return, a remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Christian Standard Bible
The remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the Mighty God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the Mighty God.

American Standard Version
A remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.

English Revised Version
A remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
A few, the remaining few of Jacob, will return to the mighty God.

Good News Translation
A few of the people of Israel will come back to their mighty God.

International Standard Version
A remnant will return—a remnant of Jacob—to the Mighty God.

Majority Standard Bible
A remnant will return?a remnant of Jacob?to the Mighty God.

NET Bible
A remnant will come back, a remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

New Heart English Bible
A remnant will return, even the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Webster's Bible Translation
The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

World English Bible
A remnant will return, even the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
A remnant returns—a remnant of Jacob, "" To the Mighty God.

Young's Literal Translation
A remnant returneth -- a remnant of Jacob, Unto the Mighty God.

Smith's Literal Translation
The remainder shall turn back the remainder of Jacob to the mighty God.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The remnant shall be converted, the remnant, I say, of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The remnant of Jacob, again I say the remnant, will be converted to the mighty God.

New American Bible
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

New Revised Standard Version
A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the remnant shall return, the remnant of Yaqob, to God, The Mighty Man
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
A remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, Unto God the Mighty.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the remnant of Jacob shall trust on the mighty God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Remnant of Israel Shall Return
20On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on him who struck them, but they will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. 21A remnant will return— a remnant of Jacob— to the Mighty God. 22Though your people, O Israel, be like the sand of the sea, only a remnant will return. Destruction has been decreed, overflowing with righteousness.…

Cross References
Romans 9:27-28
Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved. / For the Lord will carry out His sentence on the earth thoroughly and decisively.”

Hosea 1:10
Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’

Hosea 3:5
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.

Jeremiah 23:3
Then I Myself will gather the remnant of My flock from all the lands to which I have banished them, and I will return them to their pasture, where they will be fruitful and multiply.

Micah 5:3
Therefore Israel will be abandoned until she who is in labor has given birth; then the rest of His brothers will return to the children of Israel.

Zechariah 13:8-9
And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it. / This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’”

Romans 11:5
In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Romans 11:26
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob.

Joel 2:32
And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD.

Amos 5:15
Hate evil and love good; establish justice in the gate. Perhaps the LORD, the God of Hosts, will be gracious to the remnant of Joseph.”

Zephaniah 3:13
The remnant of Israel will no longer do wrong or speak lies, nor will a deceitful tongue be found in their mouths. But they will feed and lie down, with no one to make them tremble.”

Jeremiah 31:7
For this is what the LORD says: “Sing with joy for Jacob; shout for the foremost of the nations! Make your praises heard, and say, ‘O LORD, save Your people, the remnant of Israel!’

Ezekiel 37:21-23
you are to tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will take the Israelites out of the nations to which they have gone, and I will gather them from all around and bring them into their own land. / I will make them one nation in the land, on the mountains of Israel, and one king will rule over all of them. Then they will no longer be two nations and will never again be divided into two kingdoms. / They will no longer defile themselves with their idols or detestable images, or with any of their transgressions. I will save them from all their apostasies by which they sinned, and I will cleanse them. Then they will be My people, and I will be their God.

2 Kings 19:30-31
And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 37:31-32
And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.


Treasury of Scripture

The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God.

return

Isaiah 7:3
Then said the LORD unto Isaiah, Go forth now to meet Ahaz, thou, and Shearjashub thy son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool in the highway of the fuller's field;

Isaiah 9:13
For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.

Isaiah 19:22
And the LORD shall smite Egypt: he shall smite and heal it: and they shall return even to the LORD, and he shall be intreated of them, and shall heal them.

the mighty God

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

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5. Assyria, the rod of hypocrites, for its pride shall be broken
20. A remnant of Israel shall be saved
23. Judah is comforted with promise of deliverance from Assyria














A remnant will return
This phrase signifies hope and restoration. In the context of Isaiah, the prophet speaks to a future time when a portion of Israel, despite the nation's judgment and exile, will come back to their homeland. The concept of a "remnant" is a recurring theme in the Bible, indicating a small, faithful group preserved by God. This idea is also seen in the story of Noah and the flood, where a remnant of humanity is saved. Theologically, it underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant promises, even when His people are unfaithful.

a remnant of Jacob
"Jacob" here refers to the nation of Israel, descended from the patriarch Jacob, whose name was changed to Israel. This highlights the continuity of God's promises from the patriarchs to their descendants. Historically, the Northern Kingdom of Israel had been conquered by Assyria, and the Southern Kingdom of Judah faced similar threats. The mention of "Jacob" emphasizes the unity and identity of the people as God's chosen, despite their division and sin. It also connects to the broader narrative of Israel's history and God's enduring commitment to His people.

to the Mighty God
This phrase identifies the destination and source of strength for the returning remnant. "Mighty God" is a title that emphasizes God's power and sovereignty. It is also a messianic title found in Isaiah 9:6, pointing to the divine nature of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ. This connection to the Messiah suggests that the ultimate fulfillment of this prophecy is not just a physical return to the land but a spiritual return to God through Christ. Theologically, it underscores the belief in God's ultimate victory and the establishment of His kingdom through Jesus.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah and Israel, warning them of judgment and offering hope for restoration.

2. Jacob
The patriarch whose descendants became the twelve tribes of Israel. In this context, "Jacob" represents the nation of Israel.

3. Remnant
A small, faithful group of Israelites who will return to God after a period of judgment and exile.

4. Mighty God
A title for God emphasizing His power and sovereignty, often associated with His ability to save and restore His people.

5. Assyrian Invasion
The historical context of Isaiah 10, where the Assyrian Empire threatened and conquered parts of Israel and Judah, serving as an instrument of God's judgment.
Teaching Points
God's Faithfulness to His Promises
Despite judgment, God remains faithful to His covenant with Israel, ensuring a remnant will return.

The Power of Repentance and Restoration
The concept of a remnant underscores the importance of repentance and God's willingness to restore those who turn back to Him.

The Sovereignty of God
The title "Mighty God" reminds us of God's ultimate control over nations and history, assuring believers of His power to fulfill His purposes.

Hope Amidst Judgment
Even in times of discipline, God provides hope and a future for His people, encouraging us to trust in His plan.

The Role of the Remnant in God's Plan
The remnant serves as a beacon of faithfulness and a foundation for future generations, illustrating the impact of a faithful few.(21) The remnant shall return . . .--The very form of the words (Shear-jashub) shows that the prophet had the "Immanuel promise in his thoughts, just as "the mighty God" (the same word as in Isaiah 9:6) must have reminded men of the Child who was to bear that name in the age to come. (Comp. Hezekiah's proclamation in 2Chronicles 30:6.)

Verse 21. - The mighty God (comp. Isaiah 9:6). The name is not, however, Messianic in this place.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
A remnant
שְׁאָ֥ר (šə·’ār)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7605: Rest, residue, remnant

will return,
יָשׁ֖וּב (yā·šūḇ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

a remnant
שְׁאָ֣ר (šə·’ār)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7605: Rest, residue, remnant

of Jacob,
יַעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

the Mighty
גִּבּֽוֹר׃ (gib·bō·wr)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant

God.
אֵ֖ל (’êl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 410: Strength -- as adjective, mighty, the Almighty


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