Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway.
Let their vision get clouded so they can't see what's really happening, and keep them bent over under the weight of it all.
Sometimes spiritual blindness becomes its own burden to carry.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Romans, written by the Apostle Paul around 57 AD, this verse is part of a larger discussion on God's relationship with Israel and the Gentiles, where Paul quotes from Psalm 69 to illustrate how God has allowed some of Israel's eyes to be spiritually darkened. This hardening served a purpose in God's plan, enabling the Gospel to reach non-Jewish people and highlighting the mystery of divine election. Ultimately, it underscores that Israel's temporary stumbling does not mean God's promises to them are void.
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