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ὑπόλειμμα (hupoleimma)

hupoleimma

a vestige

G9577 · Greek · New Testament · 1 verses

Quick Reference

Language
Koine Greek
Testament
New Testament
Occurrences
1 verses
Root
—

Word Overview

The noun hupoleimma refers to what remains after something has been used, consumed, or destroyed—a remnant or residue. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Romans 9:27, where Paul quotes Isaiah to describe a surviving group of Israel.

This word carries the sense of a small portion left over from a larger whole. It is not merely a leftover scrap but a significant remainder that persists despite overwhelming loss. The term highlights continuity; even when judgment falls, a core group endures.

Paul uses this specific vocabulary to emphasize God’s faithfulness. Despite the unbelief of many, a remnant remains chosen by grace. This usage underscores that God’s promises have not failed but are fulfilled in this surviving minority.

Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).

What This Word Means for Your Faith

The word hupoleimma points to what remains when the rest has been swept away. In Romans 9:27, Paul uses this term to describe a small group of Israelites who survive judgment. It is not a random scrap left behind, but a chosen remnant that persists through grace.

This concept offers deep comfort. Even when circumstances seem overwhelming or hope appears lost, God preserves a people for Himself. The remnant is significant because it shows that His promises endure. You are part of this enduring story where faithfulness outlasts failure.

How it's translated

How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.

  • vestige1×

Forms in the text

The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.

  • ὑπόλειμμα1×

Key Verses

  • Romans 9:27
    Isaiah cries concerning Israel, “If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant who will be saved;

    Paul quotes Isaiah to show that despite Israel's unbelief, a specific remnant remains saved by God's sovereign choice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does hupoleimma mean in the Bible?

It is a Greek noun meaning a remnant, residue, or what remains after something else has been used or destroyed. In the New Testament, it specifically highlights a surviving group that persists through judgment.

Where does this word appear in the New Testament?

It appears only once, in Romans 9:27. Paul uses it to quote Isaiah about the salvation of a remnant from Israel.

How is hupoleimma different from other words for remainder?

While similar to other terms for leftovers, hupoleimma often carries a theological weight in this context. It emphasizes the continuity of God's people and His faithfulness to His promises despite widespread failure.

Every Occurrence (1 verses across 1 books)

Romans 1 verse
Romans 9:27

Isaiah cries concerning Israel, “If the number of the children of Israel are as the sand of the sea, it is the remnant…