Genesis 21:7

And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Genesis 21:7

BSB
She added, "Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age."
AKJV
And she said, Who would have said to Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.
CPDV
And again, she said: "Hearing this, who would believe Abraham, that Sarah breast-fed a son, to whom she gave birth, despite being elderly?"
ERV
And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should give children suck? for I have borne him a son in his old age.
NHEB
She said, "Who would have said to Abraham, that Sarah would nurse children? For I have borne him a son in his old age."
SMT
And she will say, Who spake to Abraham, Sarah suckles sons? for I brought forth a son in his old age.

Commentary for Genesis 21:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Genesis 21:7
Summary
Woman marvels at nursing in old age
Event
Sarah nurses child despite advanced age
Estimated Time Period
c. 2000 BC
Category
Praise