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# remnant
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## Definition:
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The term “remnant” literally refers to people or things that are “remaining” or “left over” from a larger amount or group.
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* Often a “remnant” refers to people who survive a life-threatening situation or who remain faithful to God while undergoing persecution.
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* 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.
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* Paul talks about there being a “remnant” of people who were chosen by God to receive his grace.
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* The term “remnant” also implies that there were other people who did not remain or were not left over.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* A phrase such as “the remnant of this people” could be translated as “the rest of these people” or “the people who are left.”
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* The “whole remnant of people” could be translated by “all the rest of the people” or “the remaining people.”
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## Bible References:
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* [Acts 15:17](rc://en/tn/help/act/15/17)
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* [Amos 9:12](rc://en/tn/help/amo/09/12)
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* [Ezekiel 6:8-10](rc://en/tn/help/ezk/06/08)
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* [Genesis 45:7](rc://en/tn/help/gen/45/07)
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* [Isaiah 11:11](rc://en/tn/help/isa/11/11)
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* [Micah 4:6-8](rc://en/tn/help/mic/04/06)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong’s: H3498, H3499, H5629, H6413, H7604, H7605, H7611, H8281, H8300, G2640, G3005, G3062
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