Rom 11:7 | RWP | e4.org | What then? ( τ ουν? ). Since God did not push Israel away (verse ), what is true? The election ( η εκλογη ). Abstract for concrete (the elect). Obtained ( επετυχεν ). Second aorist active indicative of επιτυγχανω , old verb, to hit upon, only here in Paul. See for the failure of the Jews. Were hardened ( επωρωθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of πωροω , late verb, to cover with thick skin ( πωρος ). See on ; .

‏ Romans 11:7

What then? ( τ ουν? ). Since God did not push Israel away (verse 1), what is true?

The election ( η εκλογη ). Abstract for concrete (the elect).

Obtained ( επετυχεν ). Second aorist active indicative of επιτυγχανω, old verb, to hit upon, only here in Paul. See 9:30-33 for the failure of the Jews.

Were hardened ( επωρωθησαν ). First aorist passive indicative of πωροω, late verb, to cover with thick skin ( πωρος ). See on 2Co 3:14; Mr 3:5.