Romans 9:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Romans 9:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Romans 9:8 is a verse from the book of Romans in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise ar..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Romans 9:8 — KJV
“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.”
— Romans 9:8 (KJV)
Romans 9:8 in Context — About the Book of Romans
Romans is the gospel argued like a legal brief — Paul's masterwork on sin, justification by faith, life in the Spirit, and God's unbreakable love. Chapter 8 alone has carried more believers through crisis than perhaps any chapter in Scripture: no condemnation, all things working for good, nothing separating us from God's love.
Cross-References for Romans 9:8
“Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:8: flesh, these, god
“And the children of Israel said unto them, Would to God we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the flesh pots, and when we did eat bread to the full; for ye have brought us forth into this wilderness, to kill this whole assembly with hunger.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:8: children, flesh, god
“I have heard the murmurings of the children of Israel: speak unto them, saying, At even ye shall eat flesh, and in the morning ye shall be filled with bread; and ye shall know that I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:8: children, flesh, god
“And he shall have it, and his seed after him, even the covenant of an everlasting priesthood; because he was zealous for his God, and made an atonement for the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:8: children, god, seed
“When the LORD thy God shall enlarge thy border, as he hath promised thee, and thou shalt say, I will eat flesh, because thy soul longeth to eat flesh; thou mayest eat flesh, whatsoever thy soul lusteth after.”
Shares key themes with Romans 9:8: flesh, god, promise
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