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Genesis 18:11
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.”
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Genesis 18:11 Context
8And he took butter, and milk, and the calf which he had dressed, and set it before them; and he stood by them under the tree, and they did eat. 9And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent. 10And he said, I will certainly return unto thee according to the time of life; and, lo, Sarah thy wife shall have a son. And Sarah heard it in the tent door, which was behind him. 11Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. 12Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 13And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old? 14Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
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Other Translations
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age: and it ceased to be with Sarah after the maner of women.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, `and' well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was past the time for giving birth.
- Basic English Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old [and] advanced in age: it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
- Darby Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old and far advanced in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
- Webster's Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.
- World English Bible
And Sarah is hearkening at the opening of the tent, which is behind him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.--
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, `and' well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Now Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was past the time for giving birth.
- Basic English Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old [and] advanced in age: it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
- Darby Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old and far advanced in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
- Webster's Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.
- World English Bible
And Sarah is hearkening at the opening of the tent, which is behind him;
- Youngs Literal Bible
Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.--
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Genesis 18:11
18:9 Where is Sarah thy wife? - By naming her, they gave intimation to Abraham, that tho' they seemed strangers, yet they well knew him and his family: by enquiring after her, they shewed a kind concern for the family of one, whom they found respectful to them. And by speaking of her, she over - hearing it, they drew her to listen to what was farther to be said.
18:10 I will certainly return unto thee - And visit thee. God will return to those that bid him welcome.
18:12 Sarah laughed within herself - It was not a laughter of faith, like Abraham's, #Ge 17:17|, but a laughter of doubting and distrust. The great objection which Sarah could not get over was her age. I am waxed old, and past child - bearing in a course of nature, especially having been hitherto barren, and which magnifies the difficulty, My lord is old also. Observe here, That Sarah calls Abraham her lord, and the Holy Ghost takes notice of it to her honour, and recommends it to the imitation of all Christian wives, #1Pe 3:6|. Sarah obeyed Abraham calling him lord, in token of respect and subjection.