Genesis 18:12

Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 18:12

BSB
So she laughed to herself, saying, "After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?"
AKJV
Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
CPDV
And she laughed secretly, saying, "After I have grown old, and my lord is elderly, shall I give myself to the work of delight?"
ERV
And Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
NHEB
Sarah laughed within herself, saying, "After I have grown old will I have pleasure, my husband being old also?"
SMT
And Sarah will laugh within her, saying, After it has not been to me till now, and my lord, being old.

Commentary for Genesis 18:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 18:12
Summary
Elderly woman questions childbearing possibility
Event
Sarah expresses internal skepticism
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative