# remnant #

## Definition: ##

The term "remnant" literally refers to people or things that are "remaining" or "left over" from a larger amount or group.

* Often a "remnant" refers to people who survive a life-threatening situation or who remain faithful to God while undergoing persecution.
* 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.
* 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.

## Translation Suggestions: ##

* 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."
* The "whole remnant of people" could be translated by "all the rest of the people" or "the remaining people."

## Bible References: ##

* [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)