Isaiah 4:3
New International Version
Those who are left in Zion, who remain in Jerusalem, will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem.

New Living Translation
All who remain in Zion will be a holy people— those who survive the destruction of Jerusalem and are recorded among the living.

English Standard Version
And he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem,

Berean Standard Bible
Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

New King James Version
And it shall come to pass that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who is recorded among the living in Jerusalem.

New American Standard Bible
And it will come about that the one who is left in Zion and remains behind in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who is recorded for life in Jerusalem.

NASB 1995
It will come about that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy— everyone who is recorded for life in Jerusalem.

NASB 1977
And it will come about that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who is recorded for life in Jerusalem.

Legacy Standard Bible
It will be that he who remains in Zion and is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who is written down for life in Jerusalem.

Amplified Bible
It will come to pass that he who is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy (set apart for God)—everyone who is recorded for [eternal] life in Jerusalem.

Christian Standard Bible
Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy —all in Jerusalem written in the book of life —

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are destined to live—

American Standard Version
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem;

Contemporary English Version
Everyone who is left alive in Jerusalem will be called special,

English Revised Version
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then whoever is left in Zion and whoever remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who is recorded among the living in Jerusalem.

Good News Translation
Everyone who is left in Jerusalem, whom God has chosen for survival, will be called holy.

International Standard Version
Whoever survives in Zion and whoever remains in Jerusalem will be called holy—everyone who has been appointed to survive in Jerusalem—

Majority Standard Bible
Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—

NET Bible
Those remaining in Zion, those left in Jerusalem, will be called "holy," all in Jerusalem who are destined to live.

New Heart English Bible
It will happen, that he who is left in Zion, and he who remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even everyone who is written among the living in Jerusalem;

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

World English Bible
It will happen that he who is left in Zion and he who remains in Jerusalem shall be called holy, even everyone who is written among the living in Jerusalem,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it has been, he who is left in Zion, "" And he who is remaining in Jerusalem, “Holy” is said of him, "" Of everyone who is written for life in Jerusalem.

Young's Literal Translation
And it hath been, he who is left in Zion, And he who is remaining in Jerusalem, 'Holy' is said of him, Of every one who is written for life in Jerusalem.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was he being left in Zion and he remaining in Jerusalem, he shall say to him holy, all being written for their life in Jerusalem.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall come to pass, that every one that shall be left in Sion, and that shall remain in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, every one that is written in life in Jerusalem.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this shall be: all who are left behind in Zion, and who remain in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, all who have been written in life in Jerusalem.

New American Bible
Everyone who remains in Zion, everyone left in Jerusalem Will be called holy: everyone inscribed for life in Jerusalem.

New Revised Standard Version
Whoever is left in Zion and remains in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who has been recorded for life in Jerusalem,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall come to pass, that he who is left in Zion, and he who remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one who is written among the living in Jerusalem,

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And whoever shall be left in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy, everyone who is written in Jerusalem with the living
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written unto life in Jerusalem;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall be, that the remnant left in Sion, and the remnant left in Jerusalem, even all that are appointed to life in Jerusalem, shall be called holy.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Remnant in Zion
2On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. 3 Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy— all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living— 4when the Lord has washed away the filth of the daughters of Zion and cleansed the bloodstains from the heart of Jerusalem by a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire.…

Cross References
Revelation 21:27
But nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who practices an abomination or a lie, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.

Malachi 3:16-17
At that time those who feared the LORD spoke with one another, and the LORD listened and heard them. So a scroll of remembrance was written before Him regarding those who feared the LORD and honored His name. / “They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.

Daniel 12:1
“At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered.

Joel 3:17
Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who dwells in Zion, My holy mountain. Jerusalem will be holy, never again to be overrun by foreigners.

Zechariah 14:20-21
On that day, HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the house of the LORD will be like the sprinkling bowls before the altar. / Indeed, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD of Hosts, and all who sacrifice will come and take some pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 69:28
May they be blotted out of the Book of Life and not listed with the righteous.

Philippians 4:3
Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.

Luke 10:20
Nevertheless, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”

Revelation 3:5
Like them, he who overcomes will be dressed in white. And I will never blot out his name from the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father and His angels.

Ezekiel 36:25-27
I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols. / I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit within you; I will remove your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. / And I will put My Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes and to carefully observe My ordinances.

Romans 11:26-27
And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. / And this is My covenant with them when I take away their sins.”

Hebrews 12:23
in joyful assembly, to the congregation of the firstborn, enrolled in heaven. You have come to God the Judge of all, to the spirits of the righteous made perfect,

Jeremiah 31:33-34
“But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. / No longer will each man teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the LORD,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the LORD. For I will forgive their iniquities and will remember their sins no more.”

1 Peter 1:15-16
But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do, / for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.”

Ephesians 5:25-27
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her / to sanctify her, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, / and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass, that he that is left in Zion, and he that remains in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem:

shall be

Isaiah 1:27
Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness.

Isaiah 52:1
Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean.

Isaiah 60:21
Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified.

written

Exodus 32:32,33
Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written…

Ezekiel 13:9
And mine hand shall be upon the prophets that see vanity, and that divine lies: they shall not be in the assembly of my people, neither shall they be written in the writing of the house of Israel, neither shall they enter into the land of Israel; and ye shall know that I am the Lord GOD.

Luke 10:20
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.

among the living.

Acts 13:48
And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed.

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Isaiah 4
1. In the extremity of evils, Christ's kingdom shall be a sanctuary.














So the remaining survivors in Zion
The phrase "remaining survivors" refers to those who have endured through a period of judgment or calamity. In the Hebrew context, the word for "survivors" is often associated with a remnant, a theme prevalent throughout the Old Testament. This remnant is a group preserved by God, often through trials, to fulfill His purposes. Zion, historically and scripturally, is the city of Jerusalem, representing the spiritual heart of Israel. It is a place of divine promise and presence. The mention of Zion here underscores the idea that God’s covenant with His people remains intact, even after judgment.

and in Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the city of peace, holds a central place in biblical history as the location of the Temple, the dwelling place of God among His people. The mention of both Zion and Jerusalem emphasizes the continuity of God’s plan and His faithfulness to His promises. Historically, Jerusalem has been a focal point of conflict and restoration, symbolizing both the physical and spiritual struggles of God’s people. The survivors in Jerusalem are those who have been refined and purified, ready to partake in the renewed covenant relationship with God.

will be called holy
The term "holy" in Hebrew is "qadosh," meaning set apart or consecrated. This holiness is not inherent but is a status conferred by God. To be called holy signifies a transformation and a new identity bestowed by divine grace. In the biblical narrative, holiness is often associated with purity, righteousness, and a life dedicated to God’s service. The survivors being called holy indicates their sanctification and readiness to live according to God’s will, reflecting His character in their lives.

all who are recorded among the living
The phrase "recorded among the living" suggests a divine registry, a book of life where the names of the faithful are inscribed. This concept is echoed in other parts of Scripture, such as in the Book of Revelation. It implies a divine acknowledgment and assurance of life, not just in the physical sense but in a spiritual and eternal dimension. Being recorded among the living signifies God’s recognition and approval, a promise of protection and blessing for those who remain faithful.

in Jerusalem
The repetition of "in Jerusalem" at the end of the verse reinforces the significance of the city as the center of God’s redemptive activity. It is a place where God’s presence is manifest and where His people gather to worship and experience His glory. The emphasis on Jerusalem highlights the hope of restoration and renewal, a future where God’s kingdom is fully realized on earth. This vision of Jerusalem serves as an inspiration for believers, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God’s promises in the new Jerusalem, as described in the book of Revelation.

(3) He that is left in Zion . . .--The prophet turns from the Jerusalem that then was, with the hypocrisies and crimes of the men and the harlot fashions of its women, to the vision of a new Jerusalem, which shall realise the ideal of Psalms 15, 24. There every one should be called "holy" (comp. 1Corinthians 1:2; 2Corinthians 1:1), and the name should be no unreal mockery (Isaiah 32:5), but should express the self-consecration and purity of its inhabitants.

Every one that is written among the living.--Literally, for life. The idea is that of "the book" or "register" of life in which are written the names of those who are worthy of living in the heavenly city. It meets us as early as Exodus 32:32, and appears in Psalm 56:8; Psalm 69:28; Ezekiel 13:9.; Malachi 3:16; Daniel 12:1; Acts xiii 48; Philippians 4:3; Revelation 3:5; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 21:27. An examination of the passages, especially the first, will show that while it involves the idea of an election, it excludes that of an irreversible predestination, and that the election has to be "made sure" by a life in harmony with it. (2Peter 1:10.) . . .

Verse 3. - He that is left... he that remaineth. Equivalent to the "escaped" of the preceding verse. Shall be called holy. Strikingly fulfilled in the filet that the early Christians were known as titter, "holy," or κλητοὶ ἅγοι, "those called to be holy," in the first age (Acts 9:13, 32, 41; Acts 26:10; Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 1:2; 2 Corinthians 1:1; Ephesians 1:1; Philippians 1:1, etc.). Perhaps, however, more is meant than this. The early Christians not only were called, but were "holy." Even Gibbon places the innocent lives of the early Christians among the causes of the conversion of the Roman empire. Every one that is written among the living. A register of the "living," or "heirs of life," is here assumed, as in Exodus 32:32; Psalm 69:28; Daniel 12:1; Revelation 13:8; Revelation 21:27, etc. It is a "book," however, out of which names may be "blotted" (Revelation 3:5).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Whoever remains
הַנִּשְׁאָ֣ר (han·niš·’ār)
Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7604: To swell up, be, redundant

in Zion
בְּצִיּ֗וֹן (bə·ṣî·yō·wn)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

and whoever is left
וְהַנּוֹתָר֙ (wə·han·nō·w·ṯār)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3498: To jut over, exceed, to excel, to remain, be left, to leave, cause to abound, preserve

in Jerusalem
בִּיר֣וּשָׁלִַ֔ם (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

will be called
יֵאָ֣מֶר (yê·’ā·mer)
Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

holy—
קָד֖וֹשׁ (qā·ḏō·wōš)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6918: Sacred, God, an angel, a saint, a sanctuary

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

in Jerusalem
בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃ (bî·rū·šā·lim)
Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

who are recorded
הַכָּת֥וּב (hak·kā·ṯūḇ)
Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine singular
Strong's 3789: To grave, to write

among the living—
לַחַיִּ֖ים (la·ḥay·yîm)
Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life


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