Genesis 18:9

And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Genesis 18:9

BSB

"Where is your wife Sarah?" they asked. "There, in the tent," he replied.

AKJV

And they said to him, Where is Sarah your wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.

CPDV

And when they had eaten, they said to him, "Where is Sarah your wife?" He answered, "Behold, she is in the tent."

ERV

And they said unto him, Where is Sarah thy wife? And he said, Behold, in the tent.

NHEB

They said to him, "Where is Sarah, your wife? He said, "See, in the tent."

SMT

And they will say to him, Where is Sarah thy wife? and he will say, Behold, in the tent.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Genesis 18:9

AndtheysaidH559VerbuntohimWhereH346isSarahH8283Proper Name FemininethywifeH802Noun FeminineAndhesaidH559VerbBeholdinthetentH168Noun Masculine

Commentary for Genesis 18:9

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

Overview of Genesis 18:9

Summary

Guests inquire about host's wife's location

Place

Plains of Mamre

Event

Guests ask about Sarah

Estimated Time Period

c. 2000 BC