Book of Romans - Chapter 9 - Verse 29

In the verse "And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha," the prophet Esaias, also known as Isaiah, is referencing the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah in the Old Testament. He is emphasizing the importance of God's mercy and provision in sparing a remnant ("seed") of the people. The comparison to Sodom and Gomorrah serves as a stark warning of the consequences of turning away from the Lord and His ways. Esaias is highlighting the mercy of God in not completely destroying the people, but leaving a remnant to carry on His work. This verse underscores the importance of faithfulness and obedience to God in order to avoid the fate of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Paul references the prophet Isaiah in Romans 9:29 when he mentions the Lord of Sabaoth leaving a seed for His people. The term "Lord of Sabaoth" is a transliteration of the Hebrew term "Yahweh Sabaoth," which signifies God as the commander of armies or the Lord of hosts, emphasizing His sovereignty and power. The mention of the Lord leaving a remnant or seed refers to the faithful few who are preserved by God's grace amidst the judgment upon the unfaithful. The comparison to Sodom and Gomorrah highlights the severity of God's judgment on sinful nations, indicating that without His mercy and preservation of a remnant, all would be consumed in His wrath. This verse underscores the importance of God's sovereignty in preserving a faithful remnant despite the prevailing unfaithfulness and wickedness.