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.”
Romans 9:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- That is to say, not they that are the children of the flesh, are the children of God; but they, that are the children of the promise, are accounted for the seed.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- 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.
- DARBYDarby
- That is, they that are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God; but the children of the promise are reckoned as seed.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- That is, it is not the children of the flesh who are children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as a seed.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- that is, the children of the flesh ; these are not children of God; but the children of the promise are reckoned for seed;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In other words, it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but the children of the promise who are regarded as the offspring.
Context: Romans 9
6Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
7Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
8That 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.
9For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sara shall have a son.
10And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
About Romans 9: God's Sovereignty and Election
Paul teaches that God's choice of some people for salvation is based on His own purpose and grace.
Commentary
Romans 9 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the sovereignty of God and His plan for salvation. Paul begins by expressing his deep sorrow for his fellow Jews who have not accepted Jesus as the Messiah. He acknowledges that God has chosen to save some and not others, and that this is part of His divine plan. Paul then goes on to explain that God's choice is based on His mercy and grace, not on any merit of the chosen. He also explains that God's choice is not based on any works of the chosen, but rather on His own purpose and will.