Romans 9:7

Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 9:7

BSB

Nor because they are Abraham's descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, "Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned."

AKJV

Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall your seed be called.

CPDV

And not all sons are the offspring of Abraham: "For your offspring will be invoked in Isaac."

ERV

neither, because they are Abraham's seed, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.

NHEB

Neither, because they are Abraham's descendants, are they all children. But, "In Isaac will your descendants be called."

SMT

Neither that the seed of Abraham, are all children: but, In Isaac shall the seed be called to thee.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 9:7

NeitherG3761Conjunction becauseG3754ConjunctiontheyareG1526VerbtheseedG4690Noun NeuterofAbrahamG11Proper Name MasculinearetheyallG3956Adjective childrenG5043Noun Neuter butG235Conjunction InG1722Preposition IsaacG2464Noun Masculine shallG2564Verb thyG4671 seedG4690Noun NeuterbecalledG2564Verb

Commentary for Romans 9:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Romans 9:7

Summary

Physical descent alone doesn't constitute Israel

Event

Citing Isaac as promised seed

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD