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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.
* The term "remnant" implies that there were other people who did not remain faithful or who did not survive or who were not chosen.
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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 remain faithful" 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 15:15-18 ](en/tn/act/help/15/15 )
* [Amos 09:11-12 ](en/tn/amo/help/09/11 )
* [Ezekiel 06:8-10 ](en/tn/ezk/help/06/08 )
* [Genesis 45:7-8 ](en/tn/gen/help/45/07 )
* [Isaiah 11:10-11 ](en/tn/isa/help/11/10 )
* [Micah 04:6-8 ](en/tn/mic/help/04/06 )
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