Genesis 20:18

For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.

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Other Translations for Genesis 20:18

BSB
for on account of Abraham's wife Sarah, the LORD had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech's household.
AKJV
For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
CPDV
For the Lord had closed every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, the wife of Abraham.
ERV
For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
NHEB
For God had made every woman infertile in the household of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
SMT
For shutting up, Jehovah shut up without every womb to the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.

Commentary for Genesis 20:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 20:18
Summary
Divine closure explained as protective consequence
Place
Gerar
Event
Explanation of wombs being closed
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Judgment