Topical Encyclopedia
In biblical terms, the concept of "remainder" often refers to what is left over or what remains after a portion has been removed or used. This idea can be applied in various contexts, including spiritual, material, and numerical aspects within the Scriptures.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, the notion of a remainder is frequently associated with the remnant of Israel. This remnant is the portion of the Israelite population that remains faithful to God despite widespread apostasy or judgment. The prophet Isaiah speaks of this remnant, emphasizing God's preservation of a faithful group: "Though your people, O Israel, be like the sand of the sea, only a remnant will return" (
Isaiah 10:22). This remnant is seen as a testament to God's mercy and faithfulness, ensuring the continuation of His covenant promises.
The concept of remainder is also evident in the laws concerning offerings and sacrifices. For example, in the instructions for the grain offering, the remainder of the offering is given to Aaron and his sons: "The remainder of the grain offering belongs to Aaron and his sons, a most holy part of the offerings made by fire to the LORD" (
Leviticus 2:3). This remainder is considered holy and set apart for the priests, signifying the sacredness of what is left after the offering to God.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the idea of a remainder can be seen in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. The parable of the sower, for instance, illustrates how the Word of God is received differently by various people, with only a portion (or remainder) producing a fruitful harvest (
Matthew 13:3-9). This highlights the concept of a faithful remnant who truly understand and live out the teachings of Christ.
The Apostle Paul also addresses the concept of a remnant in his letter to the Romans, where he speaks of a remnant chosen by grace: "So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace" (
Romans 11:5). Paul reassures the believers that God has not rejected His people entirely, but has preserved a faithful group who continue to uphold His covenant.
Spiritual ImplicationsTheologically, the concept of a remainder or remnant underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness. It serves as a reminder that, despite human unfaithfulness, God always preserves a group of faithful followers who uphold His truth and carry forward His purposes. This remnant is often seen as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for renewal and restoration within the broader community of believers.
In a broader sense, the idea of a remainder can also be applied to the Christian life, where believers are called to be set apart from the world, living as a holy remnant that reflects God's character and purposes. This call to holiness and faithfulness is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, encouraging believers to remain steadfast in their faith and commitment to God.
ConclusionThe biblical concept of a remainder, whether in the form of a remnant of people or the portion of an offering, carries significant spiritual meaning. It highlights God's enduring faithfulness and the call for His people to remain true to His covenant, serving as a testament to His grace and mercy throughout the ages.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
n.) Anything that remains, or is left, after the separation and removal of a part; residue; remnant.
2. (n.) The quantity or sum that is left after subtraction, or after any deduction.
3. (n.) An estate in expectancy, generally in land, which becomes an estate in possession upon the determination of a particular prior estate, created at the same time, and by the same instrument; for example, if land be conveyed to A for life, and on his death to B, A's life interest is a particular estate, and B's interest is a remainder, or estate in remainder.
4. (a.) Remaining; left; left over; refuse.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia
REMAINDERre-man'-der (yathar, "to be left," she'erith, "remnant"): In2 Samuel 14:7 "residue" would have been clearer (comparePsalm 76:10), but the changes of the Revised Version (British and American) inLeviticus 6:16;Leviticus 7:16, 17 are pointless (contrastExodus 29:34).
Greek
3005. leimma -- a remnant... a remnant. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: leimma Phonetic Spelling:
(lime'-mah) Short Definition: a remnant,
remainder Definition: a remnant
...3062. loipos -- the rest, the remaining
... remaining. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: loipos Phonetic Spelling:
(loy-poy') Short Definition: left, left behind, theremainder Definition: left...
2645. kataloipos -- remaining
... Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: kataloipos Phonetic Spelling:
(kat-al'-oy-pos) Short Definition: left behind, theremainder Definition: left behind...
2640. kataleimma -- remnant.
... Word Origin variant reading for hupoleimma, qv. remnant. From kataleipo; aremainder,
ie (by implication) a few -- remnant. see GREEK kataleipo....
Strong's Hebrew
7611. sheerith -- rest, residue, remnant,remainder... rest, residue, remnant,
remainder. Transliteration: sheerith Phonetic Spelling:
(sheh-ay-reeth') Short Definition: remnant.
...remainder or residual.
...3499a. yether --remainder, excess, preeminence
... 3499, 3499a. yether. 3499b .remainder, excess, preeminence. Transliteration:
yether Short Definition: rest. Word Origin from yathar...
7606. shear -- rest,remainder
... 7605, 7606. shear. 7607 . rest,remainder. Transliteration: shear Phonetic
Spelling: (sheh-awr') Short Definition: rest. Word Origin...
3499. yether --remainder, excess, preeminence
... 3498, 3499. yether. 3499a .remainder, excess, preeminence. Transliteration:
yether Phonetic Spelling: (yeh'-ther) Short Definition: abundant....
7605. shear -- rest, residue, remnant
... Word Origin from shaar Definition rest, residue, remnant NASB Word Usageremainder
(1), remnant (11), rest (13), survivors (1). other, remnant, residue, rest....
3498. yathar -- to remain over
... left (47), left behind (1), left over (6), let remain (1), more than enough (1),
preserve (1), prosper you abundantly (1), remain (2),remainder (7), remained...
Library
Of a CertainRemainder of Love that Oftentimes Rests in the Soul...
... BOOK IV. OF THE DECAY AND RUIN OF CHARITY. CHAPTER IX. OF A CERTAINREMAINDER OF
LOVE THAT OFTENTIMES RESTS IN THE SOUL THAT HAS LOST HOLY CHARITY....
Because the Rapture of a Part of the Church Only, Would Leave the...
... Chapter Seven The Beneficiaries of the Redeemer's Return 4. Because the Rapture
of a part of the Church only, would leave theremainder of it still upon the...
System of the Arithmeticians; Predictions through Calculations...
... For example, if I divide 19 into 9, theremainder is 1, for 9 times 2 are 18, and
there is a remaining monad: for if I subtract 18 from 19, there is a...
Argument. The First Part of the Apostles' Creed --viz. The...
... Adam's fall; and, secondly, Redemption itself. The first five chapters are devoted
to the former subject, and theremainder to the latter....
He Then Clearly and Skilfully Criticises the Doctrine of the...
... In theremainder of the passage, however, he becomes conciliatory, and says that
the essence "is not compared with any of the things that were made by it and...
After This
... But theremainder, for the sake of those who deem them of much force, he briefly
summarizes, and refutes the blasphemy of Eunomius, who says of the Lord also...
The General Conference of 1804, and of the Annual Conferences of...
... 3. The Philadelphia conference shall include theremainder of the state of New York,
all New Jersey, that part of Pennsylvania which lies on the east side of...
The Christian Rejoicing in the views of Death and Judgment.
... reconcile the mind to the prospect of death."4. From the considerations of the many
evils that surround us in this mortal life."5. Of theremainder of sin...
Acts XXVIII
... the services of Paul, they had lacked nothing during their stay on the island, and
were now about to leave it with all the necessaries for theremainder of the...
Meditation vi. The Last Pasch.
... Fire had already been lighted there, and Jesus poured some blood upon the hearth,
consecrating it as an altar; and theremainder of the blood and the fat were...
Thesaurus
Remainder (33 Occurrences)... for example, if land be conveyed to A for life, and on his death to B, A's life
interest is a particular estate, and B's interest is a
remainder, or estate in
...Oblation (208 Occurrences)
... Leviticus 2:3 And theremainder of the oblation shall be Aaron's and his sons':
it is most holy of Jehovah's offerings by fire. (DBY)....
Tablets (31 Occurrences)
... 81 are in the British Museum = BM; 160 in the New Babylonian and Assyrian Museum,
Berlin= B; 60 in the Cairo Museum = C; 20 at Oxford = O; theremainder, 20 or...
Tell (3056 Occurrences)
... 81 are in the British Museum = BM; 160 in the New Babylonian and Assyrian Museum,
Berlin= B; 60 in the Cairo Museum = C; 20 at Oxford = O; theremainder, 20 or...
Rest (831 Occurrences)
... 21. (n.) That which is left, or which remains after the separation of a part,
either in fact or in contemplation;remainder; residue. 22....
Remain (933 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To await; to be left to. 4. (n.) State of remaining; stay. 5. (n.) That
which is left; relic;remainder; -- chiefly in the plural....
El-amarna
... 81 are in the British Museum = BM; 160 in the New Babylonian and Assyrian Museum,
Berlin= B; 60 in the Cairo Museum = C; 20 at Oxford = O; theremainder, 20 or...
Elamarna
... 81 are in the British Museum = BM; 160 in the New Babylonian and Assyrian Museum,
Berlin= B; 60 in the Cairo Museum = C; 20 at Oxford = O; theremainder, 20 or...
Surrender (18 Occurrences)
... a principal surrendered by his bail, a fugitive from justice by a foreign state,
or a particular estate by the tenant thereof to him inremainder or reversion....
Xerxes (24 Occurrences)
... During theremainder of his reign, Xerxes seems to have spent a listless existence,
absorbed in intrigues of the harem, and leaving the government to be...
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