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Romans 9:7

nor because they are seed of Abraham [are] all children: but, In Isaac shall a seed be called to thee.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

In Context

6Not however as though the word of God had failed; for not all [are] Israel which [are] of Israel;

8That is, [they that are] the children of the flesh, these [are] not the children of God; but the children of the promise are reckoned as seed.

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Cross References

Luke 3:8Produce therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and begin not to say in yourselves, We have Abraham for [our] father, for I say unto you that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

Luke 16:30But he said, Nay, father Abraham, but if one from the dead should go to them, they will repent.

John 8:37I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word has no entrance in you.

Philippians 3:3For *we* are the circumcision, who worship by [the] Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, and do not trust 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 →

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