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But their minds were hardened (alla epōrōthē ta noēmata autōn). Their thoughts (noēmata) literally. Pōroō (first aorist passive indicative here) is late verb from pōros, hard skin, to cover with thick skin (callus), to petrify. See note on Mar 6:52 and Mar 8:17.
Of the old covenant (tēs palaias diathēkēs). The Old Testament. Palaios (ancient) in contrast to kainos (fresh, 2Co 3:6). See note on Mat 13:52.
The same veil (to auto kalumma). Not that identical veil, but one that has the same effect, that blinds their eyes to the light in Christ. This is the tragedy of modern Judaism.
Unlifted (mē anakaluptomenon). Present passive participle of anakaluptō, old verb, to draw back the veil, to unveil.
Is done away (katargeitai). Same verb as in 2Co 3:7, 2Co 3:11.