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Two Fates Within Israel
Paul draws a sharp contrast within Israel. The nation as a whole, seeking righteousness through its own efforts and law-keeping, failed to obtain it. However, a smaller group, which Paul calls "the election" (meaning, the elect individuals), successfully received it. Commentators universally agree this distinction shows that salvation is a gift of God's grace, not a reward for human effort.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 11:7
18th Century
Theologian
What then? What is the proper conclusion from this argument?
Israel has not obtained. That is, the Jews as a people have n…
AT Robertson
On Romans 11:7
What then? (τ ουν?). Since God did not push Israel away (verse 1), what is true?
The election (η εκλογη). …
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 11:7
19th Century
Bishop
What is the result? Not only did Israel fail to obtain the salvation which it sought, and which the select few succeeded in obtaining, but it was c…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 11:7
Here Paul sets forth in the case of Israel according to the flesh the tragic consequences of persisting in the pattern of “works.” Once again he ca…
John Calvin
On Romans 11:7
16th Century
Theologian
What then? What Israel seeks, etc. As he is here engaged on a difficult subject, he asks a question, as if he was in doubt. He intended, h…
John Gill
On Romans 11:7
17th Century
Pastor
What then ?
&c.] What can be said to the point the apostle is upon? it is as clear as the sun, out of all question, …
Matthew Henry
On Romans 11:1–10
17th Century
Minister
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…