Romans 9:7

and not all those who are descended from Abraham are his true children. For Scripture says, “Your descendants will be counted through Isaac,”

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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

6It's not that God's promise has failed. For not every Israelite is a true Israelite,

8so it's not Abraham's actual children who are counted as God's children, but only those children of God's promise who are considered his true descendants.

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Cross References

Luke 3:8“Demonstrate that you have truly repented. Don't try to justify yourselves by saying, ‘We're Abraham's descendants.’ Let me tell you, God can create children of Abraham from these stones.

Luke 16:30‘No, Father Abraham,’ said the man. ‘But they would repent if someone went to them from the dead!’

John 8:37I know you're Abraham's descendants, yet you're trying to kill me because you refuse to accept my words.

Philippians 3:3For it's we who are truly circumcised, worshiping by the Spirit of God, placing our assurance in Christ Jesus. We have no confidence in human abilities —

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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