Isaiah 10:19 Meaning
And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a child may write them.
Context Explained
17And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: and it shall burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day;
18And shall consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body: and they shall be as when a standardbearer fainteth.
19And the rest of the trees of his forest shall be few, that a child may write them.
20And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.
21The remnant shall return, even the remnant of Jacob, unto the mighty God.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 9:27
Paul references the remnant of Israel, connecting to the theme of hope amidst judgment.
Matthew 7:14
The narrow gate reflects the few who find salvation, similar to the few trees remaining.
Isaiah 1:9
Both verses emphasize the survival of a remnant despite widespread judgment.
Source: Isaiah 10:19