King James Version
Romans 9:7 in the King James Version says “Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.” — study this verse from Romans chapter 9 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.”
Romans 9:7 · KJV
Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called.
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.
For this is the word of promise, At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“seed”
G4690something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
“be called”
G2564to "call" (properly, aloud, but used in a variety of applications, directly or otherwise)
“seed”
G4690something sown, i.e., seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting)
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