Figures of Speech in the Bible

Remnant Saying in the Bible

A remnant saying speaks of a surviving or restored people preserved by God through judgment.

Simple definition

A remnant saying speaks of a surviving or restored people preserved by God through judgment.

Technical nameRemnant Formula / Remnant Motif
Alternate namesRemnant motif; surviving remnant; returned remnant
Reader categoryProphetic / Covenant Hope
Bullinger classProphetic formula and theological motif / remnant
Source hintTheological-form category; verify examples so that ordinary survival references are not overclassified.
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Technical definition

A remnant saying is a prophetic and covenantal speech form in which judgment does not have the last word because God preserves, gathers, or restores a remnant according to His mercy and promise.

Publication note: Examples are curated from the final Wave 46 source state. Some examples carry review notes where final Bible-text stream verification may still be prudent before public release.

Scripture examples

These examples show how Remnant Saying functions in biblical language, rhetoric, poetry, prophecy, narrative, or theological imagery.

Isa. 1:9
certain

a few survivors

Judah’s survival is described as a preserved remnant by the LORD’s mercy.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Isa. 10:20-22
certain

the remnant will return

A judged people is promised a true returning remnant.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Isa. 11:11
certain

recover the remnant that remains

The LORD’s future gathering is framed as recovery of the remnant.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Isa. 37:31-32
certain

the surviving remnant...shall again take root

The remnant promise assures survival and renewed fruitfulness after threat.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Jer. 23:3
certain

gather the remnant of my flock

The LORD promises to gather the remnant scattered by failed shepherds.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Ezek. 6:8
certain

I will leave some of you alive

Judgment includes preservation of some among the nations.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Mic. 2:12
certain

assemble all of you, O Jacob

The LORD promises to gather the remnant like sheep.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Zeph. 3:12-13
certain

a people humble and lowly...the remnant of Israel

The remnant is characterized by humility, refuge, and truthfulness.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Rom. 9:27
certain

only a remnant...will be saved

Paul cites Isaiah to explain Israel and the remnant according to promise.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.
Rom. 11:5
certain

a remnant, chosen by grace

Paul describes a present remnant according to God’s gracious election.

Source: Draft-normalized Scripture example — Wave 16 covenant memory and warning forms
Review status: draft-normalized | Verify against final Bible text stream, source taxonomy, and original-language/covenant context before live publication.

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