New International Version Abraham and Sarah were already very old, and Sarah was past the age of childbearing. New Living Translation Abraham and Sarah were both very old by this time, and Sarah was long past the age of having children. English Standard Version Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in years. The way of women had ceased to be with Sarah. Berean Standard Bible And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Berean Literal Bible And Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in years; it had ceased to be for Sarah the way of women. King James Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. New King James Version Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age; and Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. New American Standard Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing. NASB 1995 Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing. NASB 1977 Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing. Legacy Standard Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing. Amplified Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in years; she was past [the age of] childbearing. Berean Annotated Bible And Abraham (father of many) and Sarah (princess) were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Christian Standard Bible Abraham and Sarah were old and getting on in years. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Holman Christian Standard Bible Abraham and Sarah were old and getting on in years. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. American Standard Version Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. Contemporary English Version Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was well past the age for having children. English Revised Version Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. GOD'S WORD® Translation Abraham and Sarah were old. Sarah was past the age of childbearing. Good News Translation Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah had stopped having her monthly periods. International Standard Version Abraham and Sarah were old—really old —and Sarah was beyond the age of childbearing. NET Bible Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; Sarah had long since passed menopause.) New Heart English Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah was past the age of childbearing. Webster's Bible Translation Now Abraham and Sarah were old and far advanced in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. World English Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Abraham and Sarah [are] aged, entering into days—the way of women has ceased to be to Sarah; Berean Literal Bible And Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in years; it had ceased to be for Sarah the way of women. Young's Literal Translation And Sarah is hearkening at the opening of the tent, which is behind him; Smith's Literal Translation And Abraham and Sarah were old, being gone in days; the way according to women ceased to be to Sarah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow they were both old, and far advanced in years, and it had ceased to be with Sara after the manner of women. Catholic Public Domain Version Now they were both old, and in an advanced state of life, and it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. New American Bible Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in years, and Sarah had stopped having her menstrual periods. New Revised Standard Version Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow Abraham and Sarah were old and well advanced in years; and Sarah was beyond the age of childbearing. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Abraham and Sara were old and they had advanced in years; the way of women had departed from Sara. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.-- Brenton Septuagint Translation And Abraam and Sarrha were old, advanced in days, and the custom of women ceased with Sarrha. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Sarah Laughs at the Promise…10Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent. 11And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. 12So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?”… Cross References And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Genesis 17:17 Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself, “Can a child be born to a man who is a hundred years old? Can Sarah give birth at the age of ninety?” Luke 1:18 “How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.” Romans 4:19 Without weakening in his faith, he acknowledged the decrepitness of his body (since he was about a hundred years old) and the lifelessness of Sarah’s womb. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Genesis 21:1-2 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said, and the LORD did for Sarah what He had promised. / So Sarah conceived and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised. Hebrews 11:11 By faith Sarah, even though she was barren and beyond the proper age, was enabled to conceive a child, because she considered Him faithful who had promised. Luke 1:36 Look, even Elizabeth your relative has conceived a son in her old age, and she who was called barren is in her sixth month. Luke 1:7 But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years. Romans 9:9 For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.” Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. 1 Peter 3:6 just as Sarah obeyed Abraham and called him lord. And you are her children if you do what is right and refuse to give way to fear. Hebrews 6:15 And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise. Genesis 15:3-4 Abram continued, “Behold, You have given me no offspring, so a servant in my household will be my heir.” / Then the word of the LORD came to Abram, saying, “This one will not be your heir, but one who comes from your own body will be your heir.” Genesis 21:6-7 Then Sarah said, “God has made me laugh, and everyone who hears of this will laugh with me.” / She added, “Who would have told Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age.” 2 Kings 4:14 So he asked, “Then what should be done for her?” “Well, she has no son,” Gehazi replied, “and her husband is old.” Judges 13:2-3 Now there was a man from Zorah named Manoah, from the clan of the Danites, whose wife was barren and had no children. / The angel of the LORD appeared to the woman and said to her, “It is true that you are barren and have no children; but you will conceive and give birth to a son. 1 Samuel 1:5-6 But to Hannah he would give a double portion, for he loved her even though the LORD had closed her womb. / Because the LORD had closed Hannah’s womb, her rival would provoke her viciously to taunt her. Treasury of Scripture Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. old. Genesis 17:17,24 Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear? … Luke 1:7,18,36 And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years… Romans 4:18-21 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be… the. Genesis 31:35 And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women is upon me. And he searched, but found not the images. Leviticus 15:19 And if a woman have an issue, and her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even. Jump to Previous Abraham Advanced Age Already Ceased Childbearing Far Hearkening Manner Opening Past Sarah Stricken Tent Time WomenJump to Next Abraham Advanced Age Already Ceased Childbearing Far Hearkening Manner Opening Past Sarah Stricken Tent Time WomenGenesis 18 1. The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.9. Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son. 16. The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham. 23. Abraham makes intercession for its inhabitants. And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Abraham was nearing one hundred and Sarah was nearing ninety, far beyond the ordinary years for bearing children. Their long wait for the promised son made the fulfillment depend entirely on God’s faithfulness and power. Gen 17:17 Abraham fell facedown. Then he laughed and said to himself… Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. Sarah’s natural ability to conceive had ended, leaving no human expectation of a child. Isaac’s birth would therefore stand as the direct fulfillment of God’s promise and a clear demonstration that nothing He purposes is beyond His power. Gen 21:1-2 Now the LORD attended to Sarah as He had said… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbrahamThe patriarch of the Israelites, chosen by God to be the father of many nations. At this point in Genesis, he is living in the region of Mamre. 2. Sarah Abraham's wife, who is also advanced in age. She is central to the promise of a son, Isaac, despite her barrenness and old age. 3. The Promise of a Son This event is part of God's covenant with Abraham, promising him descendants as numerous as the stars, despite the apparent impossibility due to Sarah's age. 4. The Visitors Earlier in Genesis 18, three visitors come to Abraham, one of whom is the Lord, to reaffirm the promise of a son. 5. The Tent at Mamre The setting where the visitors meet Abraham and Sarah, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and revelation. Teaching Points Faith in God's PromisesDespite physical limitations and human impossibilities, God's promises remain true. Believers are called to trust in His word, even when circumstances seem insurmountable. God's Timing God's timing often differs from human expectations. Patience and trust in His perfect plan are essential for spiritual growth and fulfillment of His promises. The Power of God This passage highlights God's sovereignty and power over nature. It serves as a reminder that nothing is too hard for the Lord, encouraging believers to rely on His omnipotence. Hope Beyond Circumstances Sarah's situation teaches that hope should not be based on current circumstances but on God's unchanging nature and His ability to bring life from barrenness. The Role of Obedience Abraham and Sarah's account encourages believers to remain obedient and faithful, even when the fulfillment of God's promises seems delayed. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Genesis 18:11?2. How does Genesis 18:11 illustrate God's power over human limitations and aging? 3. What can we learn about faith from Sarah's reaction in Genesis 18:11? 4. How does Genesis 18:11 connect to God's promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2? 5. How should we respond when God's promises seem impossible, as in Genesis 18:11? 6. What does Genesis 18:11 teach about trusting God's timing in our lives? 7. How does Genesis 18:11 challenge beliefs about God's power over natural laws like aging? 8. Why is Sarah's age significant in the context of God's promise in Genesis 18:11? 9. What does Genesis 18:11 reveal about the cultural views on childbearing in biblical times? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Genesis 18? Verse 11. - Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age. Literally, gone into days, i.e. into years. This was the first natural impediment to the accomplishment of Jehovah's premise; the second was peculiar to Sarah. And it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women (vide Leviticus 15:19, 25). Genesis 18:11 deliberately stacks up the odds against God’s promise: a century-old man and a post-menopausal woman are promised a son. Their physical limitations are spotlighted so that God’s limitless power shines all the brighter. The verse invites us to trust that no circumstance—age, barrenness, or any human impossibility—can thwart the Word of the Lord. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew And Abrahamוְאַבְרָהָ֤ם (wə·’aḇ·rā·hām) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 85: Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation and Sarah וְשָׂרָה֙ (wə·śā·rāh) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham were already old זְקֵנִ֔ים (zə·qê·nîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 2205: Old and well along בָּאִ֖ים (bā·’îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go in years. בַּיָּמִ֑ים (bay·yā·mîm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 3117: A day Sarah לְשָׂרָ֔ה (lə·śā·rāh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 8283: Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham had passed חָדַל֙ (ḥā·ḏal) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2308: To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle the age of childbearing. אֹ֖רַח (’ō·raḥ) Noun - common singular Strong's 734: A well-trodden road, a caravan Additonal Resources Genesis 18:11 Blue Letter BibleGenesis 18:11 Bible Gateway Genesis 18:11 Bible.com Genesis 18:11 NIV |
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