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Romans 9:8

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Bible Versions

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.
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}.
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.
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.
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.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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