Romans 11:8

“According as it is written, etc..] In (<232910>Isaiah 29:10 6:10) which passages the apostle seems to refer to, though it is not exactly word for word as here, yet the sense is the same: God hath given them the spirit of slumber; or of stupidity and insensibility, so that they were as persons in a deep sleep; their senses locked up, without any knowledge of, or concern about, the danger they were in; having no sense of sin, or of the need of a Saviour; or of their being upon the borders of eternal ruin and damnation, or of any ways and means to escape it; but careless and secure, as persons fast asleep in the midst of the sea, or upon the top of a mast, who, when stricken and beaten, feel it…”

“as it is written-- (Isa 29:10; Deu 29:4). God hath given--"gave" them the spirit of slumber--"stupor" unto this day--"this present day."”

“According as it is written - That is, they are blinded in accordance with what is written. The fact and the manner accord with the ancient declaration. This is recorded in Isaiah 29:10, and in Deuteronomy 29:4. The same sentiment is found also substantially in Isaiah 6:9-10. The principal place referred to here, however, is doubtless Isaiah 29:10, “For the Lord hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes; the prophets and your rulers hath he covered.” The quotation is not however literally made either from the Hebrew or the Septuagint; but the sense is preserved. The phrase “according as” means upon the same principle, or in the same manner. God hath given -…”

“God hath at length withdrawn his Spirit, and so given them up to a spirit of slumber; which is fulfilled unto this day. Isa 29:10 Romans 11:9”

“God: Isa 29:10 slumber: or, remorse eyes: Deu 29:4; Isa 6:9; Jer 5:21; Eze 12:2; Mar 4:11, Mar 4:12; Luk 8:10; Act 28:26 unto this day: Kg2 17:34, Kg2 17:41; Co2 3:14, Co2 3:15 Romans 11:9”