Isaiah 10:22

Chinese Simplified CUNPSS Script Union (新标点和合本, 神版)

以色列 啊，你的百姓虽多如海沙， 惟有 剩下的归回。原来灭绝的事已定，必有公义施行，如水涨溢。

这是什么意思？

This verse says that even though God's people, Israel, are as numerous as the sand on the sea, only a few will return from exile. God is in control and will judge, but there will be a righteous remnant. The speaker is Isaiah, the prophet.

儿童解释

Imagine you have a jar full of sand. Even if you lose most of the sand, you still have some left. That's like God's people. Some will come back, and God will make things right.

历史背景

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700-600 BC. This verse speaks to the Israelites who were about to face exile in Assyria. The culture was one of divine kingship and prophecy.

今日应用

In modern times, this verse can apply to a community facing a crisis, like a natural disaster. Even if many leave, a resilient core will stay and rebuild with righteousness and integrity.

主题

• salvation
• judgment
• remnant
• hope
• righteousness
• exile

相关经文

• Romans 9:27
• Isaiah 1:9
• Jeremiah 23:3
• Amos 9:9
• Zechariah 13:9

常见问题

What does 'the sand of the sea' mean?

It refers to a vast number, like the grains of sand on the seashore, indicating the great multitude of God's people.

What does 'consumption decreed' mean?

It means the judgment that has been determined and will happen, a divine decision for punishment and restoration.

What does 'overflow with righteousness' imply?

It suggests that the returning remnant will be characterized by justice and uprightness, bringing righteousness in their wake.

How does this verse relate to other prophetic books?

This verse aligns with themes in other prophetic books like Jeremiah and Ezekiel, where a faithful remnant returns after judgment.