Romans 9:8

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Romans 9:8

BSB

So it is not the children of the flesh who are God's children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

In other words, those who are the sons of God are not those who are sons of the flesh, but those who are sons of the Promise; these are considered to be the offspring.

ERV

That is, it is not the children of the flesh that are children of God; but the children of the promise are reckoned for a seed.

NHEB

That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as descendants.

SMT

That is, The children of the flesh, these not the children of God: but the children of the solemn promise are reckoned for seed.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Romans 9:8

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Commentary for Romans 9:8

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

Overview of Romans 9:8

Summary

Spiritual children result from divine promise, not flesh

Event

Distinguishing spiritual from natural children

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD