Ezra 9:8

New International Version

⁸“But now, for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious^(A) in leaving us a remnant^(B) and giving us a firm place^[a]^(C) in his sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes^(D) and a little relief in our bondage.

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Ezra 9:8 Or a foothold

Ezra 9:8 in all English translations

Ezra 9:15

New International Version

¹⁵Lord, the God of Israel, you are righteous!^(A) We are left this day as a remnant. Here we are before you in our guilt, though because of it not one of us can stand^(B) in your presence.^(C)”

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Ezra 9:15 in all English translations

Isaiah 10:20-22

New International Version

The Remnant of Israel

²⁰In that day^(A) the remnant of Israel,
    the survivors^(B) of Jacob,
will no longer rely^(C) on him
    who struck them down^(D)
but will truly rely^(E) on the Lord,
    the Holy One of Israel.^(F)
²¹A remnant^(G) will return,^[a]^(H) a remnant of Jacob
    will return to the Mighty God.^(I)
²²Though your people be like the sand^(J) by the sea, Israel,
    only a remnant will return.^(K)
Destruction has been decreed,^(L)
    overwhelming and righteous.