Romans 11:8
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Paul writes to the believers in Jerusalem, reminding them that they are God’s chosen people yet also that God’s mercy extends to the Gentiles. He explains that the election of Israel is not a permanent exclusion but a temporary state that God may change, emphasizing that all are included in Christ. The chapter highlights the tension between divine election and the inclusive nature of salvation.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Isaiah 29:10Deuteronomy 29:4Isaiah 6:9Jeremiah 5:21Ezekiel 12:2Mark 4:11Mark 4:12Luke 8:10Acts 28:26II Kings 17:34II Kings 17:41II Corinthians 3:14
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