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Romans 9:10

Isaac

8 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.

9 For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”

Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.

11 Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,

12 not by works but by Him who calls, she was told, “The older will serve the younger.”

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac.
KJV
And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;
WEB
Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.
ASV
And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, [even] by our father Isaac--
DARBY
And not only [that], but Rebecca having conceived by one, Isaac our father,
BLB
And not only [so], but also Rebecca, having conception by one, Isaac our father—
ÅB
Og ikke bare det, men når Rebekka var gravid med barna til en mann – vår far Isak –
OTB
Og ikke bare dette, men også når Rebekka hadde unnfanget tvillinger ved én mann, vår far Isak;
B1930
Og ikke bare dette; men så var det også med Rebekka, hun som var fruktsommelig ved én, Isak, vår far.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Genesis 25:21–23

    Later, Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. And the LORD heard his prayer, and his wife Rebekah conceived.

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  • Luke 16:26

    And besides all this, a great chasm has been fixed between us and you, so that even those who wish cannot cross from here to you, nor can anyone cross from there to us.’

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  • Romans 5:11

    Not only that, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.

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  • Romans 5:3

    Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance;

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