Romans 11:7

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

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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

6But if it is by grace, it is no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it is of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

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

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Cross References

Proverbs 1:28Then will they call upon me, but I will not answer; They will seek me diligently, but they shall not find me:

Isaiah 44:18They know not, neither do they consider: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand.

Luke 13:24Strive to enter in by the narrow gate: for many, I say unto you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Romans 3:9What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we before laid to the charge both of Jews and Greeks, that they are all under sin;

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

Romans 9:23and that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy, which he afore prepared unto 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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