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.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For this is the word of promise,.... The following passage is the Scripture, which contains the promise concerning the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They which are the children of the flesh - The natural descendants. These are not the children of God - Are not of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
That is, They which are the children of the flesh - Whence it appears that not the children who descend from Abraham's…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Romans 9:6-13
The apostle, having made his way to that which he had to say, concerning the rejection of the body of his countrymen,…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
That is, &c. We may paraphrase this verse, after the Gr.; "That is," (in view of both the Rom 9:6-7,) "the children of…
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