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Romans 11:7
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
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Romans 11:7 in other translations
What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded
What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,
What then? That which Israel seeks for, that he did not obtain, but the chosen ones obtained it, and the rest were hardened.
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In context
4 But how does God answer him? “I have reserved for myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
5 Even so too at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.
6 And if by grace, then it is no longer of works; otherwise grace is no longer grace. But if it is of works, it is no longer grace; otherwise work is no longer work.
7 What then? That which Israel seeks for, that he didn’t obtain, but the chosen ones obtained it, and the rest were hardened.
8 According as it is written, “God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, to this very day.”
9 David says, “Let their table be made a snare, a trap, a stumbling block, and a retribution to them.
10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Always keep their backs bent.”
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