Isaiah 4:3 Meaning and Explanation
“And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:”
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Read Full Chapter →The survivors of Zion and Jerusalem will be set apart as holy, their names recorded in God's book of life.
The Context of Isaiah 4:3
The theme of remnant identity continues: God marks His preserved people as holy and recorded in His book.
What Does Isaiah 4:3 Mean?
After exile and judgment, the remnant who remain in Zion and Jerusalem receive a new designation: holy. This is not earned through works but assigned through God's act of preservation. The phrase 'written among the living' evokes a register—God's accounting of those who are His, those whose names are inscribed in the record of the living.
Holiness here means separation and belonging to God. Every survivor whose name appears in this divine record is designated holy, not because of individual righteousness but because God has set them apart and preserved them for His purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 4:3
What does Isaiah 4:3 mean?
The survivors of Zion and Jerusalem will be set apart as holy, their names recorded in God's book of life.
What is the context of Isaiah 4:3?
The theme of remnant identity continues: God marks His preserved people as holy and recorded in His book.