Romans 9:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

In other words, it is not the physical children who are children of God, but the children the promise refers to who are considered seed.

Berean Standard Bible:

So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring.

American 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.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

That is^{G5123}, They which are the children^{G5043} of the flesh^{G4561}, these^{G5023} are not^{G3756} the children^{G5043} of God^{G2316}: but^{G235} the children^{G5043} of the promise^{G1860} are counted^{G3049} for^{G1519} the seed^{G4690}.

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Commentary for Romans 9:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5123
   There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τουτέστι
   Transliteration: toutésti
   Pronunciation: toot-es'-tee
   Description: contraction for τοῦτο and ἐστί; that is:--that is (to say).
   
2. Strong's Number: G5043
   There are 91 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: τέκνον
   Transliteration: téknon
   Pronunciation: tek'-non
   Description: from the base of τίκτω; a child (as produced):--child, daughter, son.
   
3. Strong's Number: G4561
   There are 130 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: σάρξ
   Transliteration: sárx
   Pronunciation: sarx
   Description: probably from the base of σαρόω; flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by extension) the body (as opposed to the soul (or spirit), or as the symbol of what is external, or as the means of kindred), or (by implication) human nature (with its frailties (physically or morally) and passions), or (specially), a human being (as such):--carnal(-ly, + -ly minded), flesh(-ly).
   
4. Strong's Number: G5023
   There are 237 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ταῦτα
   Transliteration: taûta
   Pronunciation: tow'-tah
   Description: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of οὗτος; these things:--+ afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3756
   There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: οὐ
   Transliteration: ou
   Pronunciation: ookh
   Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2316
   There are 1172 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: θεός
   Transliteration: theós
   Pronunciation: theh'-os
   Description: of uncertain affinity; a deity, especially (with ὁ) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very:--X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
   
7. Strong's Number: G235
   There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀλλά
   Transliteration: allá
   Pronunciation: al-lah'
   Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
   
8. Strong's Number: G1860
   There are 51 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐπαγγελία
   Transliteration: epangelía
   Pronunciation: ep-ang-el-ee'-ah
   Description: from ἐπαγγέλλω; an announcement (for information, assent or pledge; especially a divine assurance of good):--message, promise.
   
9. Strong's Number: G3049
   There are 40 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: λογίζομαι
   Transliteration: logízomai
   Pronunciation: log-id'-zom-ahee
   Description: middle voice from λόγος; to take an inventory, i.e. estimate (literally or figuratively):--conclude, (ac-)count (of), + despise, esteem, impute, lay, number, reason, reckon, suppose, think (on).
   
10. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
11. Strong's Number: G4690
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σπέρμα
    Transliteration: spérma
    Pronunciation: sper'-mah
    Description: from σπείρω; something sown, i.e. seed (including the male "sperm"); by implication, offspring; specially, a remnant (figuratively, as if kept over for planting):--issue, seed.