"Holy Seed" in Isaiah 6:13: Echo of an Exclusive Concept of Israel’s Identity

The last phrase in Isa 6:1–13, which critical exegesis sees an element of a post-exilic suplement to existing text, communicates the thought surviving announced destruction little remainder referred as “holy seed.” problem considered presented study is meaning term seed” 6:13bβ, possible context and historical motive for inserting this into text 6, well place complementary interference process formation 6. article presents literary historical-critical analyses terms “seed” people” relating people God Israel, especially expression seed,” Old Testament, apart from occurs only Ezra 9:2, while it appears more often Book Jubilees Aramaic Levi Document. results research lead thesis that supplement 6:13bβ testimony interferences composition Isaiah, behind stood literati Zadokite circles Hasmonean period. prophetic statement redefines Israel God’s people, separate other nations. For there hope survival small remnant remains aware its election holiness, faithful covenant. This will prove be holy seed.