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The Sobering Reality of the Remnant
Commentators stress that even though God promised Israel would be as numerous as the sand on the seashore, only a small "remnant" would truly return to Him. This serves as a powerful warning against taking salvation for granted based on heritage or group identity. As John Calvin notes, it challenges the false confidence of those who rely on their lineage rather than genuine faith.
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Isaiah
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Albert Barnes
On Isaiah 10:22
18th Century
Theologian
For though ... - In this verse, and in (Isaiah 10:23), the prophet expresses positively the idea that “but” a remnant of the peo…
Charles Ellicott
On Isaiah 10:22
19th Century
Bishop
Though thy people Israel be as the sand of the sea. — The word “remnant” has, however, its aspect of severity as well as …
John Calvin
On Isaiah 10:22
16th Century
Theologian
For though your people be. He casts down hypocrites from foolish confidence, for they considered it enough to be the descendants of holy A…
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John Gill
On Isaiah 10:22
17th Century
Pastor
For though your people Israel be as the sand of the sea ,
&c.] These words are spoken either by the Lord to the prop…
Matthew Henry
On Isaiah 10:20–34
17th Century
Minister
Through our afflictions, we may learn not to place our confidence in created things. Only those who return to him in truth, not in pretense and out…