Romans 9:7-9 nor because they are descendants of Abraham are they all children; but "through Isaac shall your descendants be named."

Riverside⁽ⁱ⁾ ⁷ nor because they are descendants of Abraham are they all children; but "through Isaac shall your descendants be named." ⁸ That is, not the physical descendants are children, but the children of the promise are counted for descendants. ⁹ For the wording of the promise was, "At this time next year I will come and Sarah shall have a son."