Romans 9:7

nor, because they are Abraham’s descendants, are they all his children; but – ‘It is Isaac’s children who will be called your descendants.’

Open English Bible (US)

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 that God’s Word has failed. For it is not all who are descended from Israel who are true Israelites;

8This means that it is not the children born in the course of nature who are God’s children, but it is the children born in fulfillment of the promise who are to be regarded as Abraham’s descendants.

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Cross References

Luke 3:8Let your lives, then, prove your repentance; and do not begin to say among yourselves ‘Abraham is our ancestor,’ for I tell you that out of these stones God is able to raise descendants for Abraham!

Luke 16:30‘But, Father Abraham,’ he urged, ‘if someone from the dead were to go to them, they would repent.’

John 8:37I know that you are descendants of Abraham; yet you are seeking to put me to death, because my message finds no place in your hearts.

Philippians 3:3For it is we who are the circumcised – we whose worship is prompted by the Spirit of God, who exult in Christ Jesus, and who do not rely on external privileges;

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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