Romans 9:10
New International Version
Not only that, but Rebekah’s children were conceived at the same time by our father Isaac.

New Living Translation
This son was our ancestor Isaac. When he married Rebekah, she gave birth to twins.

English Standard Version
And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac,

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

Berean Literal Bible
And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conception by one, Isaac our father,

King James Bible
And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;

New King James Version
And not only this, but when Rebecca also had conceived by one man, even by our father Isaac

New American Standard Bible
And not only that, but there was also Rebekah, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac;

NASB 1995
And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac;

NASB 1977
And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac;

Legacy Standard Bible
And not only this, but there was Rebekah also, when she had conceived twins by one man, our father Isaac;

Amplified Bible
And not only that, but this too: Rebekah conceived twin sons by one man [under the same circumstances], by our father Isaac;

Christian Standard Bible
And not only that, but Rebekah conceived children through one man, our father Isaac.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And not only that, but also Rebekah received a promise when she became pregnant by one man, our ancestor Isaac.

American Standard Version
And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac—

Contemporary English Version
Don't forget what happened to the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah.

English Revised Version
And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac--

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The same thing happened to Rebekah. Rebekah became pregnant by our ancestor Isaac.

Good News Translation
And this is not all. For Rebecca's two sons had the same father, our ancestor Isaac.

International Standard Version
Not only that, but Rebecca became pregnant by our ancestor Isaac.

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

NET Bible
Not only that, but when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our ancestor Isaac--

New Heart English Bible
Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.

Webster's Bible Translation
And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac,

Weymouth New Testament
Nor is that all: later on there was Rebecca too. She was soon to bear two children to her husband, our forefather Isaac--

World English Bible
Not only so, but Rebekah also conceived by one, by our father Isaac.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And not only [so], but also Rebecca, having conceived by one—our father Isaac

Berean Literal Bible
And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conception by one, Isaac our father,

Young's Literal Translation
And not only so, but also Rebecca, having conceived by one -- Isaac our father --

Smith's Literal Translation
And not only; but also Rebecca, having coition of one, Isaac our father;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And not only she. But when Rebecca also had conceived at once, of Isaac our father.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And she was not alone. For Rebecca also, having conceived by Isaac our father, from one act,

New American Bible
And not only that, but also when Rebecca had conceived children by one husband, our father Isaac —

New Revised Standard Version
Nor is that all; something similar happened to Rebecca when she had conceived children by one husband, our ancestor Isaac.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And not only this; but Rebecca also, even though she had relations with one only, our father Isaac;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And not only this, but Rebecca also, when she had a conjugal relation with our father Isaac,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Not only so, but when Rebecca had conceived by one, even our father Isaac,

Godbey New Testament
Not only so; but Rebecca also having cohabitation of one, our father Isaac;

Haweis New Testament
And not only so; but when Rebecca also had conception by one, even Isaac our father;

Mace New Testament
this appears too from the case of Rebecca, who conceived twins by our father Isaac.

Weymouth New Testament
Nor is that all: later on there was Rebecca too. She was soon to bear two children to her husband, our forefather Isaac--

Worrell New Testament
And not only so; but Rebecca also having conceived by one, even by our father Isaac

Worsley New Testament
and not to her only; but Rebecca also being with child by our father Isaac,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
God's Sovereign Choice
9For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” 10Not only that, but Rebecca’s children were conceived by one man, our father Isaac. 11Yet before the twins were born or had done anything good or bad, in order that God’s plan of election might stand,…

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. / But the children inside her struggled with each other, and she said, “Why is this happening to me?” So Rebekah went to inquire of the LORD, / and He declared to her: “Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples from within you will be separated; one people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger.”

Malachi 1:2-3
“I have loved you,” says the LORD. But you ask, “How have You loved us?” “Was not Esau Jacob’s brother?” declares the LORD. “Yet Jacob I have loved, / but Esau I have hated, and I have made his mountains a wasteland and left his inheritance to the desert jackals.”

Hebrews 11:11-12
By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. / And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.

Genesis 18:10
Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Genesis 21:12
But God said to Abraham, “Do not be distressed about the boy and your maidservant. Listen to everything that Sarah tells you, for through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.

Genesis 17:19
But God replied, “Your wife Sarah will indeed bear you a son, and you are to name him Isaac. I will establish My covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him.

Galatians 4:28
Now you, brothers, like Isaac, are children of promise.

Hebrews 6:14
saying, “I will surely bless you and multiply your descendants.”

Genesis 25:24-26
When her time came to give birth, there were indeed twins in her womb. / The first one came out red, covered with hair like a fur coat; so they named him Esau. / After this, his brother came out grasping Esau’s heel; so he was named Jacob. And Isaac was sixty years old when the twins were born.

Genesis 27:29
May peoples serve you and nations bow down to you. May you be the master of your brothers, and may the sons of your mother bow down to you. May those who curse you be cursed, and those who bless you be blessed.”

Genesis 28:13-14
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie. / Your descendants will be like the dust of the earth, and you will spread out to the west and east and north and south. All the families of the earth will be blessed through you and your offspring.

Genesis 32:28
Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men, and you have prevailed.”

Genesis 35:11-12
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you. / The land that I gave to Abraham and Isaac I will give to you, and I will give this land to your descendants after you.”

Genesis 48:16
the angel who has redeemed me from all harm—may He bless these boys. And may they be called by my name and the names of my fathers Abraham and Isaac, and may they grow into a multitude upon the earth.”

1 Chronicles 1:34
Abraham was the father of Isaac. The sons of Isaac: Esau and Israel.


Treasury of Scripture

And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;

not only.

Romans 5:3,11
And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; …

Luke 16:26
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

but when.

Genesis 25:21-23
And Isaac intreated the LORD for his wife, because she was barren: and the LORD was intreated of him, and Rebekah his wife conceived…

Rebekah.

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Romans 9
1. Paul is sorry for the Jews.
7. All of Abraham not of the promise.
18. God's sovereignty.
25. The calling of the Gentiles and rejecting of the Jews, foretold.
32. The cause of their stumbling.














Not only that
This phrase serves as a continuation of the argument Paul is making in Romans 9, emphasizing the sovereignty of God in election. The Greek phrase used here, "οὐ μόνον δέ," indicates that Paul is building upon a previous point, which in this context refers to God's sovereign choice in the lineage of Abraham. This phrase invites the reader to consider the broader narrative of God's promises and actions, encouraging a deeper reflection on the unfolding of divine purpose beyond human expectation.

but Rebecca’s children
The mention of "Rebecca’s children" highlights the specific historical and scriptural context of God's promise. Rebecca, the wife of Isaac, is a pivotal figure in the Genesis narrative. Her children, Esau and Jacob, represent the continuation of God's covenant with Abraham. The Greek term "Ῥεβέκκας" (Rebecca) connects us to the Genesis account, where Rebecca's role as the mother of nations is established. This phrase underscores the idea that God's election is not based on human merit or effort but on His divine will and purpose.

were conceived by one man
This phrase emphasizes the unity and singularity of the source of Rebecca's children, "ἐξ ἑνὸς κοίτην ἔχουσα" in Greek, which literally means "having from one bed." This highlights the miraculous nature of God's promise, as both children came from the same father, Isaac, yet were chosen differently by God. It serves as a reminder of the mystery of God's election, where His purposes transcend human understanding and expectations.

our father Isaac
The reference to "our father Isaac" roots the discussion in the shared heritage of the Jewish people and the early Christian community. Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, is a central figure in the narrative of God's covenant. The Greek term "Ἰσαὰκ" (Isaac) connects the audience to the patriarchal lineage, emphasizing the continuity of God's promises through generations. This phrase invites believers to reflect on their spiritual heritage and the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His promises throughout history.

(10, 11) Nor was the restriction and special selection confined to the case of Abraham alone. It also appeared when Rebecca bore sons to Isaac. It was indeed pure selection. The children themselves had done nothing to make a preference be given to one over the other. There was no merit in the case. The object of the declaration was to ratify the divine electing purpose which had already chosen Jacob to be the inheritor of the Messianic blessings.

Here we have the doctrine of election and predestination stated in a very unqualified and uncompromising form. And it does indeed necessarily follow from one train of thought. However much we lay stress on freewill, still actions are the result of character--the will itself is a part of character; and character is born in us. Of the two elements which go to determine action, outward circumstances, and inward disposition, neither can be said strictly to be made by the man himself. If we follow this train of thought, then it would certainly appear that God, or the chain of natural causes set in motion and directed by God, made him what he is. In other words, he is elected and predetermined to a certain line of conduct. This is the logic of one set of inferences. On the other hand, the logic of the other set of inferences is just as strong--that man is free. There is an opposition irreconcilable to us with our present means of judging. We can only take the one proposition as qualified by the other.

Verse 10. - But not only this; but Rebecca also, when she had conceived by one, even by Isaac our father. The sentence thus begun is not formally completed, being taken up - after the parenthetical ver. 11 - by "It was said unto her" in ver. 12.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Not
Οὐ (Ou)
Adverb
Strong's 3756: No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.

only
μόνον (monon)
Adverb
Strong's 3440: Alone, but, only. Neuter of monos as adverb; merely.

that,
δέ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

but
ἀλλὰ (alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

Rebecca’s [children]
Ῥεβέκκα (Rhebekka)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4479: Rebecca, wife of the patriarch Isaac. Of Hebrew origin; Rebecca, the wife of Isaac.

were
ἔχουσα (echousa)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

conceived
κοίτην (koitēn)
Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2845: From keimai; a couch; by extension, cohabitation; by implication, the male sperm.

by
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.

one [man],
ἑνὸς (henos)
Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one.

our
ἡμῶν (hēmōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

father
πατρὸς (patros)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'.

Isaac.
Ἰσαὰκ (Isaak)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2464: (Hebrew), Isaac, the patriarch. Of Hebrew origin; Isaac, the son of Abraham.


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