Romans 9:7
nor because they are descendants of Abraham are they all children; but, “Thy offspring shall be reckoned from Isaac.”
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
6Not as though the word of God hath failed; for not all they that are of Israel are Israel;
Cross References
Luke 3:8Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance; and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham for our father; for I say to you, that God is able out of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.
Luke 16:30But he said, Nay, father Abraham; but if one should go to them from the dead, they would repent.
John 8:37I know that ye are Abraham's offspring; but ye seek to kill me, because my word is not received within you.
Philippians 3:3For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God, and glory in Christ Jesus, and have 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 →