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Remnant: word study[edit]

Bromiley, Geoffrey W. (1929, 1956, 1979, 1988) [1915], "Remnant", The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. Vol. 4: Q-Z, Grand Rapids, MI: Wm. B. Eerdmans, p. 130, ISBN 0-8028-3784-0 {{citation}}: |volume= has extra text (help); Check date values in: |year= (help); External link in |chapterurl= (help); More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help); Unknown parameter |chapterurl= ignored (|chapter-url= suggested) (help)

I. Terminology

A. Hebrew and Aramaic terms

B. Greek terms

II. Origin

A. Ancient Near Eastern literature

B. Hebrew literature

III. History and Theology

A. In the OT

B. In late Judaism

C. In the NT

Key facts and concepts[edit]

In the Hebrew Bible, or Old Testament, remnant terminology is used 540 times. p. 132
The Elijah narrative introduces for the first time the promise of a faithful remnant from Israel. p. 132
The remnant idea is most pronounced among the prophets of the 8th century B.C. p. 133
Specific prophets who speak of a remnant: Amos, Isaiah, Micah, Joel, Obadiah, Zephaniah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Haggai, Zechariah, Habakkuk, Daniel.
Apocryphal apocalypses contain references of the "faithful few" who have earned their salvation by faith and good works. At the end time the Messiah will save the faithful remnant. p. 133
Qumran community developed a strong remnant theology where they viewed themselves alone as the remnant. p. 133