Isaiah 10:22 Meaning and Explanation
“For though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea, yet a remnant of them shall return: the consumption decreed shall overflow with righteousness.”
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Read Full Chapter →Though Israel was numerous, only a remnant will survive; yet that remnant will embody righteous restoration.
The Context of Isaiah 10:22
Isaiah offers encouragement: judgment includes the promise of a righteous remnant.
What Does Isaiah 10:22 Mean?
Israel's former numerousness—compared to sand of the sea—does not protect them from judgment. Yet even in this reduction to a remnant, hope is embedded. The 'consumption decreed' is not merely destruction but a sifting that leaves behind those committed to righteousness.
The overflow of righteousness suggests that the remnant will not return to their former patterns of injustice. Judgment has transformed them; they carry within them a new orientation toward what is right.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 10:22
What does Isaiah 10:22 mean?
Though Israel was numerous, only a remnant will survive; yet that remnant will embody righteous restoration.
What is the context of Isaiah 10:22?
Isaiah offers encouragement: judgment includes the promise of a righteous remnant.