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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;'

Young's Literal 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

6And it is not possible that the word of God hath failed; for not all who [are] of Israel are these Israel;

8that is, the children of the flesh — these [are] not children of God; but the children of the promise are reckoned for seed;

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Cross References

Luke 3:8make, therefore, fruits worthy of the reformation, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have a father — Abraham; for I say to you, that God is able out of these stones to raise children to Abraham;

Luke 16:30and he said, No, father Abraham, but if any one from the dead may go unto them, they will reform.

John 8:37'I have known that ye are seed of Abraham, but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you;

Philippians 3:3for we are the circumcision, who by the Spirit are serving God, and glorying in Christ Jesus, and in flesh having no trust,

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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