Romans 11:7

Obtained [ε π ε τ υ χ ε ν]. The simple verb tugcanw means originally to hit the mark; hence to fall in with, light upon, attain.

The election [η ε κ λ ο γ η]. Abstract for concrete. Those elected; like hJ peritomh the circumcision for those uncircumcised (Ephesians 2:11. Compare thn katatomhn the concision, Philippians 3:3).

Were blinded [ε π ω ρ ω θ η σ α ν]. Rev., correctly, hardened, though the word is used of blindness when applied to the eyes, as Job 17:7, Sept. See on hardness, Mark 3:5. Compare sklhrunei hardeneth, Romans 9:18.