Romans 11:7

What then? What Israel seeks after, that he obtained not; but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded

In Context

6And if by grace, it is no longer of works; otherwise, grace becomes no longer grace. [11:6][But if of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise, work is no longer work.]

8According as it is written: God gave them a spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, unto this day.

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Cross References

Luke 13:24And he said to them: Strive to enter in through the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

Romans 3:9What then? Are we better? No, in no wise; for we before charged, that both Jews and Gentiles are all under sin.

Romans 8:28And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory on vessels of mercy, which he had before prepared for glory;

Matthew Henry on Romans 11:2-33

The State of the Jews; The State of the Gentiles; The Gentiles Warned; The Future Conversion of the Jews. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin. 2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying, 3 Lord, they have killed thy prophets, and digged down thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my… Read the whole commentary →

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