Isaiah 37:31 Meaning
And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward:
Context Explained
29Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest.
30And this shall be a sign unto thee, Ye shall eat this year such as groweth of itself; and the second year that which springeth of the same: and in the third year sow ye, and reap, and plant vineyards, and eat the fruit thereof.
31And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward:
32For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this.
33Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, nor cast a bank against it.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 10:20
The remnant of Israel will rely on the Lord, similar to the hope expressed here.
Matthew 3:10
John the Baptist speaks of a fruitful remnant, echoing the theme of restoration.
Revelation 7:4
The sealing of the 144,000 represents God's faithful remnant.
Source: Isaiah 37:31