Romans 11:10 web — Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Bow down their back always."

World English Bible

"Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Bow down their back always.""

— Romans 11:10, World English Bible

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Romans 11 — Context

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What then? That which Israel seeks for, that he didn't obtain, but the chosen ones obtained it, and the rest were hardened.

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According as it is written, "God gave them a spirit of stupor, eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear, to this very day."

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David says, "Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, a stumbling block, and a retribution to them.

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Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Bow down their back always."

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I ask then, did they stumble that they might fall? May it never be! But by their fall salvation has come to the Gentiles, to provoke them to jealousy.

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Now if their fall is the riches of the world, and their loss the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fullness?

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For I speak to you who are Gentiles. Since then as I am an apostle to Gentiles, I glorify my ministry;

Romans 11:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Romans 11:10 say?
Romans 11:10 in the World English Bible reads: “Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Bow down their back always."”
Where is Romans 11:10 in the Bible?
Romans 11:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Romans, chapter 11, verse 10.
Who wrote Romans?
Romans is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 56–57.
What is the book of Romans about?
Romans is Paul's most systematic exposition of the gospel — the universal need for salvation, justification by faith in Christ, the new life of the Spirit, the place of Israel in God's plan, and the practical shape of a transformed community. The most influential letter in church history.
What are the major themes of Romans?
Romans explores themes including Righteousness by Faith, Sin, Grace, Spirit-Filled Life, Israel, Christian Living. These themes shape the meaning and context of Romans 11:10.
What translation should I read Romans 11:10 in?
Romans 11:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Romans 11:10?
Romans 11:10 reads (WEB): “Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see. Bow down their back always."” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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