Romans 11:7
What then? That which Israel seeketh after, the same, it hath not obtained:—the election, however, have obtained it, and, the rest, have been hardened;—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
In Context
6If, however, by favour, no longer of works; else, favour, no longer proveth to be favour!
Cross References
Proverbs 1:28Then, will they call me, but I will not answer, they will seek me diligently, but shall not find me.
Isaiah 44:18They have not taken note, neither can they perceive,—He hath besmeared—past seeing—their eyes, Past understanding, their hearts;
Luke 13:24Be striving to enter through the narrow door; for, many, I say unto you, will seek to enter, and will not be able,—
Romans 3:9What then? do we screen ourselves? Not at all! For we have before accused both Jews and Greeks of being, all under sin;
Romans 8:28We know, further, that, unto them who love God, God causeth all things to work together for good,—unto them who, according to purpose, are such as he hath called;
Romans 9:23In order that he might make known the riches of his glory upon vessels of mercy which he prepared beforehand 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 →