Rom 9:8 | NET2full | STEP | This means it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God; rather , the children of promise are counted as descendants .

‏ Romans 9:8

8 This means ^{▼▼tn Grk “That is,” or “That is to say.”} it is not the children of the flesh ^{▼▼tn Because it forms the counterpoint to “the children of promise” the expression “children of the flesh” has been retained in the translation.} ^{▼▼sn The expression the children of the flesh refers to the natural offspring.} who are the children of God; rather, the children of promise are counted as descendants.