For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.
Sift - I will cause the Israelites to be tossed about through all nations as grain is shaken about in a sieve, in such a way, however, that while the chaff and dust (the wicked) fall through (perish), all the solid grains (the godly elect) remain (are preserved) (Romans 11:26; cf. note, Jeremiah 3:14). So spiritual Israel's final safety is ensured (Luke 22:31-32; John 10:28; John 6:39).