Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Romans 11:7 in English Standard Version "What then? Israel failed to obtain what it was seeking. The elect obtained it, but the rest were hardened," Ro 9:31 but that Israel who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. Ro 11:25 Lest you be wise in your own sight, I do not want you to be unaware of this mystery, brothers: a partial hardening has come upon Israel, until the fullness of the Gentiles has come in.