Romans 11:7

Translations

Modern

What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

Traditional

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

Literal

What then? What Israel seeks after, this it did not obtain, but the elect obtained it. And the rest were hardened,

Latin

Quid ergo? Quod quærebat Israël, hoc non est consecutus: electio autem consecuta est: ceteri vero excæcati sunt:

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Greek

English

What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,

Notes

Romans 11:7–8

The others were hardened: Scripture describes this hardening as something God allows or brings about as part of his judgment. God permits people to remain unresponsive when they persist in rejecting his message. See Acts 13:46–48; 18:6.

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Ethnic Hatred God’s Judgment of His People God’s Unified Plan of Salvation Hardened Hearts Messages Against the Nations The Stone the Builders Rejected

Related verses

Romans 9:18
Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.
2 Corinthians 4:4
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so they cannot see the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
Romans 11:5
In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.
Romans 11:25
I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in.
Romans 9:31–32
…but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it.
2 Thessalonians 2:10–14
…and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
Romans 9:23
What if He did this to make the riches of His glory known to the vessels of His mercy, whom He prepared in advance for glory—
Ephesians 1:4
For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love
2 Corinthians 3:14
But their minds were closed. For to this day the same veil remains at the reading of the old covenant. It has not been lifted, because only in Christ can it be removed.
Romans 8:28–30
And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.
Romans 6:15
What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law, but under grace? Certainly not!
Romans 10:3
Because they were ignorant of God’s righteousness and sought to establish their own, they did not submit to God’s righteousness.

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Blindness Book of Esther Elect, Election Land Letter to the Romans Mystery

Topics

Church of Israel: Had: A Spiritual Church Within It Election: Ensures to Saints: Acceptance with God Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Unbelief: General Scriptures Concerning

Romans 11:7

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