Romans 11:7-8

The Remnant of Israel

7 What then? p Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest q were hardened,

8 as it is written,
r "God gave them a spirit of stupor,
s eyes that would not see
and ears that would not hear,
down to this very day."

  1. Cross References
    Romans 9:31
    But that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law.
  2. Cross References
    Romans 11:25
    Lest you be wise in your own sight, I want you to understand this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.
  3. Cross References
    Isaiah 29:10
    For the Lord has poured out upon you a spirit of deep sleep, and has closed your eyes (the prophets), and covered your heads (the seers).
  4. Cross References
    Deuteronomy 29:4
    But to this day the Lord has not given you a he...
    Isaiah 43:8
    Bring out the people who are blind, yet have ey...
    Jeremiah 5:21
    Hear this, O foolish and senseless people, who ...
    Ezekiel 12:2
    Son of man, you dwell in the midst of a rebelli...
    Ephesians 4:18
    They are darkened in their understanding, alien...
    Matthew 13:14
    Indeed, in their case the prophecy of Isaiah is...
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