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Neither, because they are Abraham`s seed, are they all children. But, "In Isaac will your seed be called."

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Not by Blood Alone

Commentators unanimously stress that physical ancestry from Abraham does not automatically make one a spiritual child of God. Paul uses the example of Abraham's own sons, Isaac and Ishmael, to show that from the very beginning, a distinction was made between mere biological descendants and the true children of the promise. This challenges any notion that salvation is inherited by bloodline.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Romans 9:7

18th Century

Theologian

Are they all children? Adopted into the true family of God. Many of the descendants of Abraham were rejected.

But in Isaac

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Romans 9:7

19th Century

Bishop

Neither are all the bodily descendants of Abraham also his spiritual descendants. It was expressly stated from the first that the promise was confi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Romans 9:6–7

19th Century

Preacher

For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel: Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children:

Now he goes …

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Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Romans 9:7

The atmosphere of tragedy is qualified by Paul’s forthright denial that the course of events has taken God by surprise. If there is failure, it mus…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Romans 9:7

16th Century

Theologian

But, “In Isaac shall your seed be called.” Paul mentions this to show that the hidden election of God overrules the outward calling, and t…

John Gill

John Gill

On Romans 9:7

17th Century

Pastor

Neither because they are the seed of Abraham
The Jews highly valued themselves, upon being the natural seed of Abrah…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Romans 9:6–13

17th Century

Minister

The rejection of the Jews by the gospel dispensation did not break God's promise to the patriarchs. The promises and threats will be fulfilled. Gra…