Romans 9:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)7 Neither are all [Jewish] people children [of God], [simply] because they are Abraham’s descendants. But [Gen. 21:12 says], “It is through Isaac that you [i.e., Abraham] will have descendants.” Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 And they are not all the children of Abraham because they are by blood his descendants. No, [the promise was] Your descendants will be called and counted through the line of Isaac [though Abraham had an older son]. [Gen. 21:9-12.] Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 neither, because they are Abraham’s seed, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 Not all of Abraham’s children are called Abraham’s descendants, but instead “your descendants will be named through Isaac.” Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 And not all sons are the offspring of Abraham: "For your offspring will be invoked in Isaac." Ver Capítulo |
For we [Christians] are the [true] circumcision [i.e., the real “Jews” in God’s eyes. See Rom. 2:28-29]. We worship by means of God’s Holy Spirit [i.e., are empowered and motivated by the Holy Spirit], and boast in [the person and work of] Christ Jesus, and [we] place no confidence in the flesh [i.e., in any outward ritual or status for salvation].