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5 Even so at this present time there is a remnant chosen according to God’s grace.
6 If it is by grace then it is no longer on the basis of works. Otherwise grace is not grace (undeserved kindness). But if it is of works then it is not by grace. Otherwise works are no longer works.
7 What then? Israel has not obtained that which he seeks. The chosen ones have obtained it, and the rest were blinded (rendered stupid) (hardened) (made insensitive).
8 It is written, »God has given them the spirit of slumber, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear to this very day.« (Deuteronomy 29:4)
9 David says, »Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, and recompense to them.
10 »Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back always.« (Psalm 69:23)