Romans 9:7
nor, because they are Abraham's seed, are they all children, rather, In Isaac a seed will be called for thee.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
6But it is not as that the word of God has failed. For all those from Israel, these are not Israel,
Cross References
Luke 3:8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say within yourselves, We have a father, Abraham. For I say to you, that God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:30And he said, No, father Abraham, but if some man would go to them from the dead they will repent.
John 8:37I know that ye are Abraham's seed, yet ye seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.
Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, men who worship in spirit to God, and who boast in Christ Jesus, and not being confident in flesh.
Matthew Henry on Romans 9:7-14
The Divine Sovereignty. ( a. d. 58.) 6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: 7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. 8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. 9 For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son. 10 And not only this; but when… Read the whole commentary →