Romans 9:7
neither are the children all the seed of Abraham; but in Isaac shall thy seed be called;
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6But not as that the word of God has been a failure. For these are not all Israel who are of Israel;
Cross References
Luke 3:8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and do not begin to say among yourselves; We have Abraham our father.
Luke 16:30But he said, No, father Abraham: but if one may go to them from the dead, they will repent.
John 8:37I know ye are the seed of Abraham; but you seek to kill me, because my word has no place in you.
Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who serve the Spirit of God, and boast in Christ Jesus, also having no confidence in the 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 →