Romans 11:10

Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.

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Interpretation

There was a chosen remnant of believing Jews, who had righteousness and life by faith in Jesus Christ. These were kept according to the election of grace.

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This thought runs through Romans 11:7-10.

Romans 11:7 Romans 11:8 Romans 11:9 Romans 11:10

Glossary

Bow Tribe: The bow was in use in early times both in war and in the chase ( Gen. 21:20 ; 27:3 ; 48:22 ). The tribe of Benjamin were famous for the use of the bow ( 1 Chr. 8:40 ; 12:2 ; 2 Chr. 14:8 ; 17:17 ); so also were the Elamites.