שְׁאָר
A remainder
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What does שְׁאָר (šĕʾār) mean in the Bible?
שְׁאָר (šĕʾār) is a Hebrew word meaning "a remainder". a remainder BDB: rest Usage: × other, remnant, residue, rest. The reduction of Assyria anticipates the broader remnant theme in Isaiah.
Meaning
Remnant theology concept—the surviving portion preserved by divine grace after judgment or exile
a remainder BDB: rest Usage: × other, remnant, residue, rest.
Why This Word Matters
The reduction of Assyria anticipates the broader remnant theme in Isaiah. Isaiah 10:12-19
The small remnant highlights both severity and measured scope of judgment. Isaiah 16:6-14
The small remainder highlights the severity yet limitation of judgment. Isaiah 21:13-17
The remnant concept shows both severity and preservation. Isaiah 24:7-13
Highlights God’s preserving grace amid judgment. Isaiah 28:1-6
The name Shear-Jashub embodies hope that God’s purposes continue despite crisis. Isaiah 7:1-9
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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