Romans 11:7 — Bible Verse (KJV)

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

Romans 11:7 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Romans 11:7 in 6 Bible Translations

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Romans 11:7 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“What then? That which Israel seeks for, that he didn’t obtain, but the chosen ones obtained it, and the rest were hardened.”

Romans 11:7 — World English Bible

Romans 11:7 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“What then? That which Israel seeketh for, that he obtained not; but the election obtained it, and the rest were hardened: ”

Romans 11:7 — American Standard Version

Romans 11:7 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“What then? What Israel doth seek after, this it did not obtain, and the chosen did obtain, and the rest were hardened,”

Romans 11:7 — Young's Literal Translation

Romans 11:7 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“What [is it] then? What Israel seeks for, that he has not obtained; but the election has obtained, and the rest have been blinded, ”

Romans 11:7 — Darby Translation

Romans 11:7 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“What then? Israel hath not obtained that he sought: but the election hath obteined it, and the rest haue bene hardened,”

Romans 11:7 — Geneva Bible

Romans 11:7 in Context — Romans 11

5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

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

8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear;) unto this day.

9 And David saith, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them:

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What Does Romans 11:7 Mean?

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