Genesis 18:11

Translations

Modern

And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.

Traditional

Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.

Literal

And Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in years; it had ceased to be for Sarah the way of women.

Latin

Erant autem ambo senes, provectæque ætatis, et desierant Saræ fieri muliebria.

Original

Hebrew

English

And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.

Notes

Genesis 18:1–15

The Lord's visit to Abraham set the time for Isaac's birth. The three visitors were probably the Lord and two angels (see study note on 16:7). Abraham welcomed the visitors peacefully and generously, which contrasted with the chaos and corruption in Sodom (chapter 19).

Sharing a meal was important for making or confirming covenants. When God was ready to fulfill the covenant promise, he personally shared a meal with Abraham. Fellowship with God has always included a communal meal (see Exodus 24:9–11; Matthew 26:17–30 // Luke 22:7–38; Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 11:20–34).

Theme notes and profiles

Abraham Isaac Sarah God's Word at the Center Symbolic Numbers

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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?”
Hebrews 11:11–12
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.
Romans 4:18–21
Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as he had been told, “So shall your offspring be.”
Hebrews 11:19
Abraham reasoned that God could raise the dead, and in a sense, he did receive Isaac back from death.
Luke 1:7
But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.
Leviticus 15:19
When a woman has a discharge consisting of blood from her body, she will be unclean due to her menstruation for seven days, and anyone who touches her will be unclean until evening.
Genesis 17:24
So Abraham was ninety-nine years old when he was circumcised,
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.”
Genesis 31:35
Rachel said to her father, “Sir, do not be angry that I cannot stand up before you; for I am having my period.” So Laban searched but could not find the household idols.

People

Abraham: Patriarch, chosen by God to father His people Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac

Glossary

Abraham Angel Annunciation Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of Hebron (Place) Hospitality Mamre (Place) Patriarchs, Period of the Peter, Second Letter of Prayer Presence of God Sarah Sodom and Gomorrah

Topics

Abraham: Angels Appear To Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham God: Appearances of To Abraham Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Prophecies Concerning Mamre: A Plain Near Hebron: Entertains Three Angels, and is Promised a Son Menstruation: Cessation of, in Old Age Sarah: Also Called Sarai: Her Miraculous Conception of Isaac

Genesis 18:11

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