Isaiah 10:22 bbe — For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction i…

Bible in Basic English

"For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction is fixed, overflowing in righteousness."

— Isaiah 10:22, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 10 — Context

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And the rest of the trees of his wood will be small in number, so that a child may put them down in writing.

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And it will be in that day that the rest of Israel, and those of Jacob who have come safely through these troubles, will no longer go for help to him whose rod was on their back, but their faith will be in the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.

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The rest, even the rest of Jacob, will come back to the Strong God.

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For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction is fixed, overflowing in righteousness.

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For the Lord, the Lord of armies, is about to make destruction complete in all the land.

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For this cause the Lord, the Lord of armies, says, O my people living in Zion, have no fear of the Assyrian, even if his rod comes on your back, and his stick is lifted up as in Egypt.

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For in a very short time my passion will be over, and my wrath will be turned to their destruction.

Isaiah 10:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 10:22 say?
Isaiah 10:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction is fixed, overflowing in righteousness.”
Where is Isaiah 10:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 10:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 10, verse 22.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 10:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 10:22 in?
Isaiah 10:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 10:22?
Isaiah 10:22 reads (BBE): “For though your people, O Israel, are as the sand of the sea, only a small number will come back: for the destruction is fixed, overflowing in righteousness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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