Genesis 18:13

And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 18:13

BSB
And the LORD asked Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, 'Can I really bear a child when I am old?'
AKJV
And the LORD said to Abraham, Why did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
CPDV
Then the Lord said to Abraham: "Why did Sarah laugh, saying: 'How can I, an old woman, actually give birth?'
ERV
And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
NHEB
The LORD said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh, saying, 'Will I really bear a child when I am old?'
SMT
And Jehovah will say to Abraham, For what did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall truly even I bring forth, and I have become old?

Commentary for Genesis 18:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 18:13
Summary
Divine awareness of mocking elderly woman
Event
God questions Sarah's laughter
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Narrative