Romans 9:7

Translations

Modern

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

Traditional

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

Literal

Nor because they are seed of Abraham are all children. Rather, “In Isaac a seed will be called to you.”

Latin

…neque qui semen sunt Abrahæ, omnes filii: sed in Isaac vocabitur tibi semen:

Original

Greek

English

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

Notes

Romans 9:7

This quotation is from Genesis 21:12. God spoke these words to Abraham when he hesitated to follow Sarah’s advice. She told him to send away his son Ishmael, who had been born to the slave woman Hagar.

God reassured Abraham that Isaac, Sarah’s child, was the son through whom God would fulfill his promises.

Romans 9:1–11:36

n this section, Paul addresses a serious question. Many Jews did not believe in Jesus. If God had promised salvation to Israel, how could Jesus truly fulfill God’s plan when so few Jews believed (9:1–5)? In response, Paul uses the Old Testament to show that God always planned to save only a remnant, that is, a smaller group within Israel (9:6–29). Paul also explains that many Jews did not accept Christ because they refused to trust in him (9:30–10:21).

Paul then makes clear that God has not rejected Israel. Some Jews have already believed in Christ (11:1–10). Many more will trust in Christ in the future (11:12–26).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Esau Isaac Paul (Saul) Sarah Ethnic Hatred God’s Covenant with Abraham God’s Unified Plan of Salvation The Sovereignty of God

Related verses

Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.
Hebrews 11:18
…even though God had said to him, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”
John 8:37–39
I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you.
Galatians 4:23
His son by the slave woman was born according to the flesh, but his son by the free woman was born through the promise.
Luke 3:8
Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
Philippians 3:3
For it is we who are the circumcision, we who worship by the Spirit of God, who glory in Christ Jesus, and who put no confidence in the flesh—
Luke 16:24–25
So he cried out, ‘Father Abraham, have mercy on me and send Lazarus to dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue. For I am in agony in this fire.’
John 8:33
“We are Abraham’s descendants,” they answered. “We have never been slaves to anyone. How can You say we will be set free?”
Luke 16:30
‘No, father Abraham,’ he said, ‘but if someone is sent to them from the dead, they will repent.’

Parallels

Genesis 25:19–28 Malachi 1:1–5

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Isaac: Son of Abraham; father of Jacob and Esau

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of Esther Congregation Elect, Election Isaac Land Letter to the Romans Mystery

Topics

Church of Israel: Had: A Spiritual Church Within It Circumcision: Covenant Promises of Covenant: Abraham Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Prophecies Concerning Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning The Jews: A Spiritual Seed of True Believers Always Among The Jews: Descendants of Abraham

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