Genesis 18:15

Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:15

BSB

But Sarah was afraid, so she denied it and said, "I did not laugh." "No," replied the LORD, "but you did laugh."

AKJV

Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, No; but you did laugh.

CPDV

Sarah denied it, saying, "I did not laugh." For she was terribly afraid. But the Lord said, "It is not so; for you did laugh."

ERV

Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.

NHEB

But Sarah denied it, saying, "I did not laugh," for she was afraid. He said, "No, but you did laugh."

SMT

And Sarah will deny, saying, I did not laugh; for she was afraid. And he will say, Nay, for thou didst laugh.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 18:15

ThenSarahH8283Proper Name Feminine deniedH3584Verb sayingH559VerbIlaughedH6711VerbnotforshewasafraidH3372VerbAndhesaidH559Verb NayH3808AdverbbutthoudidstlaughH6711Verb

Commentary for Genesis 18:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Genesis 18:15

Summary

Woman denies mocking though caught

Event

Sarah denies her laughter

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC