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New International Version
Nor because they are his descendants are they all Abraham’s children. On the contrary, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.”

New Living Translation
Being descendants of Abraham doesn’t make them truly Abraham’s children. For the Scriptures say, “Isaac is the son through whom your descendants will be counted,” though Abraham had other children, too.

English Standard Version
and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring, but “Through Isaac shall your offspring be named.”

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

Berean Literal Bible
Nor because they are seed of Abrahamare all children. Rather, "In Isaac your offspring will be named."

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

New King James Version
norare they all children because they are the seed of Abraham; but, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.”

New American Standard Bible
nor are they all children because they are Abraham’s descendants, but: “THROUGH ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS SHALL BE NAMED.”

NASB 1995
nor are they all children because they are Abraham’s descendants, but: “THROUGH ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS WILL BE NAMED.”

NASB 1977
neither are they all children because they are Abraham’s descendants, but: “THROUGH ISAAC YOUR DESCENDANTS WILL BE NAMED.”

Legacy Standard Bible
nor are they all children because they are Abraham’s seed, but: “THROUGH ISAAC YOUR SEED WILL BE NAMED.”

Amplified Bible
and they are not all the children of Abraham because they are his descendants [by blood], but [the promise was]: “YOUR DESCENDANTS WILL BE NAMED THROUGH ISAAC” [though Abraham had other sons].

Christian Standard Bible
Neither is it the case that all of Abraham’s children are his descendants. On the contrary, your offspring will be traced through Isaac.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Neither are they all children because they are Abraham’s descendants. On the contrary, your offspring will be traced through Isaac.

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

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
or a descendant of Abraham. However, [as Scripture says,] "Through Isaac your descendants will carry on your name."

Good News Translation
Nor are all of Abraham's descendants the children of God. God said to Abraham, "It is through Isaac that you will have the descendants I promised you."

International Standard Version
and not all of Abraham's descendants are his true descendants. On the contrary, "It is through Isaac that descendants will be named for you."

NET Bible
nor are all the children Abraham's true descendants; rather "through Isaac will your descendants be counted."

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

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

Weymouth New Testament
nor because they are Abraham's true children. But the promise was "Through Isaac shall your posterity be reckoned."

Majority Text Translations

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

World English Bible
Neither, because they are Abraham’s offspring, are they all children. But, “your offspring will be accounted as from Isaac.”

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
nor because they are seed of Abraham [are] all children, but, “in Isaac will a seed be called to you”;

Berean Literal Bible
Nor because they are seed of Abrahamare all children. Rather, "In Isaac your offspring will be named."

Young's Literal Translation
nor because they are seed of Abraham are all children, but -- 'in Isaac shall a seed be called to thee;'

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

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither are all they that are the seed of Abraham, children; but in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And not all sons are the offspring of Abraham: “For your offspring will be invoked in Isaac.”

New American Bible
nor are they all children of Abraham because they are his descendants; but “It is through Isaac that descendants shall bear your name.”

New Revised Standard Version
and not all of Abraham’s children are his true descendants; but “It is through Isaac that descendants shall be named for you.”

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Neither, because they are of the seed of Abraham are they all his children: for it was said, In Isaac shall your seed be called.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Neither because they are of his seed are they all children of Abraham, because it was said, “In Isaac your seed shall be called.”

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
Nor, because they are the posterity of Abraham, are they all children: but in Isaac shall your posterity be called.

Godbey New Testament
neither are the children all the seed of Abraham; but in Isaac shall thy seed be called;

Haweis New Testament
nor, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Mace New Testament
neither are they who are the race of Abraham, all children: but 'tis said, "in Isaac shall thy posterity be called."

Weymouth New Testament
nor because they are Abraham's true children. But the promise was "Through Isaac shall your posterity be reckoned."

Worrell New Testament
neither, because they are Abraham's seed, are they all children; but, "In Isaac shall your seed be called."

Worsley New Testament
Nor because they are the seed of Abraham,are they all childrenof promise: but "in Isaac shall thy seed be called."

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

God's Sovereign Choice
6It is not as though God’s word has failed. For not all who are descended from Israel are Israel.7Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children.On the contrary,“Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”8So 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.…

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Cross References

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.”

Galatians 4:28
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.

Genesis 17:19
But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.

John 8:39
“Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham.

Matthew 3:9
And do not presume 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.

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.

Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

Genesis 18:10
Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Genesis 18:14
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Genesis 25:23
and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

Genesis 28:14
Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

Genesis 35:12
The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”

Genesis 48:16
the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

Genesis 49:10
The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.

Treasury of Scripture

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

because.

Luke 3:8
Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham toour father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

Luke 16:24,25,30
And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame…

John 8:37-39
I know that ye are Abraham's seed; but ye seek to kill me, because my word hath no place in you…

In Isaac.

Genesis 21:12
And God said unto Abraham, Let it not be grievous in thy sight because of the lad, and because of thy bondwoman; in all that Sarah hath said unto thee, hearken unto her voice; for in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

Hebrews 11:18
Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

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Romans 9

1.Paul is sorry for the Jews.
7.All of Abraham not of the promise.
18.God's sovereignty.
25.The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.
32.The cause of their stumbling.

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children.
This phrase highlights the distinction between physical descent and spiritual lineage. Abraham had many descendants, but not all were considered children of the promise. This distinction is rooted in the biblical narrative where God’s covenant was specifically established through Isaac, not Ishmael or the children of Keturah. The concept of being a true child of Abraham is further explored inGalatians 3:7, where it is stated that those who have faith are the true children of Abraham. This reflects the broader biblical theme that God’s promises and blessings are not based on ethnic lineage but on faith and divine election.

On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”
This quotation fromGenesis 21:12 emphasizes the specific line through which God’s covenant promises would be fulfilled. Isaac, the child of promise, represents the line through which the Messiah, Jesus Christ, would eventually come. This choice of Isaac over Ishmael illustrates the principle of divine election, where God’s purposes are fulfilled according to His sovereign will rather than human expectations. The phrase also connects to the broader theme of God’s faithfulness to His promises, as seen in the fulfillment of the Abrahamic covenant through Isaac’s lineage, ultimately leading to the birth of Christ, who is the fulfillment of the promise to bless all nations through Abraham’s seed (Genesis 12:3).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Abraham
The patriarch of the Israelites, whose faith and covenant with God are central to understanding the promises made to his descendants.

2.Isaac
The son of Abraham and Sarah, through whom God's promise to Abraham was fulfilled. Isaac represents the line of promise as opposed to Ishmael, Abraham's son with Hagar.

3.Paul
The apostle who authored the letter to the Romans, addressing the nature of God's promises and the true children of God.

4.Israel
The nation descended from Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, often seen as God's chosen people in the Old Testament.

5.Rome
The city to which Paul wrote this epistle, addressing both Jewish and Gentile believers in the early Christian church.

Teaching Points

Understanding True Descent
Not all physical descendants of Abraham are considered his true children in the spiritual sense. True descent is marked by faith and the promise of God, as exemplified by Isaac.

The Line of Promise
God's promises are fulfilled through specific lines and individuals, as seen in the choice of Isaac over Ishmael. This highlights God's sovereign choice and purpose.

Faith Over Flesh
The distinction between Isaac and Ishmael serves as a reminder that God's promises are accessed through faith, not merely through physical lineage or human effort.

God's Sovereignty in Election
The selection of Isaac illustrates God's sovereign will in choosing who will carry forward His promises, a theme that Paul expands upon inRomans 9.

Application to Believers
Believers today are called to be children of the promise, living by faith and trusting in God's sovereign plan, rather than relying on heritage or works.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Romans 9:7?

2.How does Romans 9:7 emphasize God's sovereignty in choosing His people?

3.What does "through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned" teach about God's promises?

4.How can we trust God's promises like those given to Abraham's descendants?

5.How does Romans 9:7 connect with Genesis 21:12 regarding God's covenant?

6.How should God's sovereign choices in Romans 9:7 affect our daily faith walk?

7.How does Romans 9:7 challenge the concept of lineage in God's promise to Abraham?

8.Why does Romans 9:7 emphasize Isaac over other descendants of Abraham?

9.What theological implications arise from Romans 9:7 regarding God's sovereign choice?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Romans 9?

11.What does surrendering to God mean?

12.Who were the believers in the Old Testament?

13.How could Sarah conceive at such an advanced age if Genesis 21:2 contradicts natural biological limits?

14.Is salvation derived from the Jewish people?

What Does Romans 9:7 Mean

Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants

Paul begins by pointing out that physical lineage alone does not secure covenant status.

•Genesis 12:1–3 shows God promising blessing through Abraham, yet later revelation clarifies the promise is not inherited merely by blood.

•John 8:39 records Jesus telling Jewish listeners, “If you were children of Abraham, you would do the works of Abraham,” highlighting faith, not ancestry, as decisive.

•Matthew 3:9 warns, “And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’”

•Galatians 3:7 concludes, “Understand, then, that those who have faith are sons of Abraham.”

The apostle is setting up a contrast: heritage is a blessing, but not the ultimate criterion God uses.

are they all his children

Paul sharpens the point: God’s family is defined by His promise and calling.

•Romans 2:28–29 notes that “a man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly… but inwardly.”

•1 John 3:1 speaks of believers being “called children of God,” linking divine declaration with new birth.

•Galatians 3:29 states, “If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed,” anchoring identity in Christ.

Thus, “children” equals those who share Abraham’s faith in the promised Messiah, not merely his DNA.

On the contrary

With this phrase Paul pivots to God’s sovereign choice.

•Romans 9:11–12 (in the same chapter) illustrates with Jacob and Esau that God’s purpose stands “not by works but by Him who calls.”

•Romans 11:5 speaks of “a remnant chosen by grace,” sustaining the theme that God actively defines His people.

The words “on the contrary” remind readers that divine election often overturns human expectations.

“Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.”

QuotingGenesis 21:12, Paul shows that God selected Isaac—not Ishmael—to carry the line of promise.

•Hebrews 11:18 repeats the citation, affirming the reliability of God’s Word.

•Galatians 4:22–23 contrasts Ishmael, “born according to the flesh,” with Isaac, “born through the promise,” underscoring God’s initiative.

•Romans 4:16 ties the promise to faith “so that it may be by grace.”

Isaac’s birth illustrates that God’s family is created by supernatural promise, foreshadowing the new birth believers receive in Christ.

summary

Romans 9:7 teaches that belonging to God is not secured by physical descent but by divine promise. Abraham’s true children are those, like Isaac, born as a result of God’s gracious choice and received through faith.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(7) Neither are all the bodily descendants of Abraham also his spiritual descendants. It was expressly stated from the first that the promise was confined to a particular branch of his posterity. The posterity of Abraham, strictly so called, was to be that derived through Isaac. This is very nearly the sense of the original, "In Isaac shall thy seed be called,"i.e., in "Isaac shalt thou have posterity, which shall be called thy posterity"--"true and legitimate descendants," thus excluding the seed of Hagar.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Nor
οὐδ’(oud’)
Conjunction
Strong's 3761:Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.

because
ὅτι(hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's 3754:Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

they are
εἰσὶν(eisin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

Abraham’s
Ἀβραάμ(Abraam)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 11:Abraham, progenitor of the Hebrew race. Of Hebrew origin; Abraham, the Hebrew patriarch.

descendants
σπέρμα(sperma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4690:From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.

[are] they all
πάντες(pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

[his] children.
τέκνα(tekna)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Plural
Strong's 5043:A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.

On the contrary,
ἀλλ’(all’)
Conjunction
Strong's 235:But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

“Through
Ἐν(En)
Preposition
Strong's 1722:In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Isaac
Ἰσαὰκ(Isaak)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2464:(Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.

your
σοι(soi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

offspring
σπέρμα(sperma)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4690:From speiro; something sown, i.e. Seed; by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant.

will be reckoned.”
κληθήσεταί(klēthēsetai)
Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2564:(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.

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NT Letters: Romans 9:7 Neither because they are Abraham's seed (Rom. Ro)