Isaiah 4:3

Translations

Modern

Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

Traditional

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:

Literal

And it will come to pass that the remainder in Zion, and the leftover in Jerusalem, holy will be called to him—everyone who is written for life in Jerusalem—

Latin

Et erit: omnis qui relictus fuerit in Sion, et residuus in Jerusalem, Sanctus vocabitur, omnis qui scriptus est in vita in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

Notes

Isaiah 4:3

To be holy was the requirement for citizenship in Zion. Zion is the place where God dwells in his glorious majesty (see Isaiah 6:3; Hebrews 12:14).
The remnant would have their names recorded among the living in the Book of Life (Exodus 32:32; Daniel 12:1; Malachi 3:16; Revelation 3:5; 20:12).

Isaiah 4:2–6

In bold contrast to the desperate picture in Isaiah 3:16–4:1, this prophecy brings salvation and hope. Instead of shame and loss, it promises cleansing, consecration (being set apart for holy use), and renewal. God would cleanse his people from their sin. He would make the remnant holy. He would restore his presence among them.

The imagery in Isaiah 4:5–6 alludes to Israel’s exodus from Egypt. At that time, the Lord guided and protected the people with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Isaiah uses this picture to describe Israel’s future restoration. Just as God once led his people out of Egypt, he would lead them out of exile. Their return would be like a second exodus.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Faithfulness to His People Remove the Evil Salvation in Isaiah The Day of the Lord The Holy One of Israel The Remnant Zion

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Exodus 32:32–33
Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.”
Isaiah 52:1
Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you.
Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.
Isaiah 60:21
Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified.
Psalm 69:28
May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.
Revelation 13:8
And all who dwell on the earth will worship the beast—all whose names have not been written from the foundation of the world in the Book of Life belonging to the Lamb who was slain.
Romans 11:5
In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
Ezekiel 36:24–28
For I will take you from among the nations and gather you out of all the countries, and I will bring you back into your own land.
Ezekiel 43:12
This is the law of the temple: All its surrounding territory on top of the mountain will be most holy. Yes, this is the law of the temple.
Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.
Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of John the Baptist Remnant

Topics

Ablution: Figurative Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Blessing: Spiritual, from God Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Gospel: Prophecies Relating To Holiness: General Scriptures Concerning Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Promises to the Remnant Restoration of Divine Favour Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration Registration of Citizens

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