Isaiah 10:21 Meaning and Explanation
“The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Israel's surviving remnant will return and commit themselves to God's absolute power.
The Context of Isaiah 10:21
Isaiah promises restoration for those who return to God.
What Does Isaiah 10:21 Mean?
The return is both physical and spiritual: those who survive will come back—back to their land, back to their covenant, back to their God. The emphasis on 'the mighty God' (El Gibbor in Hebrew) affirms that this return is not to a distant or weak deity, but to one of overwhelming power.
This is presented as the positive fruit of judgment. Just as judgment stripped away Assyria's pretense of independent power, it teaches Israel the reality of God's might and the futility of trusting in human strength.
Isaiah 10:21 in the Original Language
gibbor (גִּבּוֹר), 'mighty one'—strength or valor that flows from God's nature, not from human military prowess
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 10:21
What does Isaiah 10:21 mean?
Israel's surviving remnant will return and commit themselves to God's absolute power.
What is the context of Isaiah 10:21?
Isaiah promises restoration for those who return to God.