Romanos 11:7

What then?

(τ ουν?). Since God did not push Israel away (verse Romanos 11:1), 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 Romanos 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 2 Corintios 3:14; Marco 3:5.