Romans 11:7

What then? Israel has not obtained that which it seeks for; but the election has obtained it, and the rest were blinded
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Cyril of Alexandria

AD 444
Israel tried to find righteousness in the type which was the law but did not obtain it. However, those who were sealed were elected and did obtain it on account of their belief, being justified by their faith. The rest were blinded, being hardened and rebellious. .

Diodorus of Tarsus

AD 390
What was Israel seeking? The promise that they would be made sons and heirs of the universe. .

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation - 2 Peter 1:20

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