Romans 9:7
Nor because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children of promise: but "in Isaac shall thy seed be called."
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
In Context
6Not that the word of God hath failed. For they are not all Israel, who are descended from Israel.
Cross References
Luke 3:8Bring forth therefore fruits becoming penitents, and do not say within yourselves, "We have Abraham for our father," for I tell you that God can of these stones raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:30and he said, Nay, father Abraham, but if one went to them from the dead, they will repent.
John 8:37I know that ye are the seed of Abraham, but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you.
Philippians 3:3For we are of the true circumcision, who worship God in spirit, rejoicing in Christ Jesus, and 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 →