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Romans 11:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Romans 11:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 11 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded blinded: or, hardened”
Romans 11:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 11:7
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for—ho epitēdei (ὃ ἐπιτηδεῖ) refers to righteousness and covenant blessing. National Israel as a whole failed to obtain the goal pursued, because they pursued it by works (9:31-32). But the election hath obtained it—hē ekloge (ἡ ἐκλογή, "the elect") refers to the remnant chosen by grace. They obtained righteousness through faith in Christ.And the rest were blinded (epōrōthēsan, ἐπωρώθησαν)—the verb means to harden, petrify, or make callous. The passive voice suggests divine agency (theological passive): God judicially hardened those who...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 11:7
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“he has mercy on whom he desires”
“that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ”
“brothers”
“Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.”
“because they didn't receive the love of the truth”
“following after a law of righteousness”
“which he prepared beforehand for glory”
“for until this very day at the reading of the old covenant the same veil remains”
“to those who are called according to his purpose.”
“that we would be holy and without blemish before him in love;”