Romans 9:7

7 and not all are children of Abraham 1because they are his offspring, but 2"Through Isaac shall your offspring be named."

Romans 9:7 In-Context

5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen.
6 But it is not as though the word of God has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel,
7 and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but "Through Isaac shall your offspring be named."
8 This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring.
9 For this is what the promise said: "About this time next year I will return, and Sarah shall have a son."

Cross References 2

  • 1. [Galatians 4:23]; See John 8:33
  • 2. Hebrews 11:18; Cited from Genesis 21:12; [Galatians 3:29]
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