Romans 11:7

What then? that which Israel has been seeking for, that he has not obtained; but the chosen have obtained it, and the rest have been hardened.

Montgomery New Testament

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 longer of works; or else grace is no more grace.

8According as it is written, God has given them a spirit of slumber, Eyes that they should not see, Ears that they should not hear, unto this day.

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Cross References

Luke 13:24"Struggle to enter in by the narrow door," he answered, "for I tell you that many will try to enter and not be able,

Romans 3:9What then? Are we Jews in a better position? Not at all, for I have already charged all, both Jews and Gentiles, with being under sin.

Romans 8:28Now we know that all things continually work together for good to to those who love God, to those who have been the called according to his purpose.

Romans 9:23And what if he thus purposed to make known the riches of his glory upon 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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