Keraia
Genesis 18

Genesis 18:14

Sarah Laughs at the Promise · Genesis 18:9–15
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Translations

Modern
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”
Traditional
Is any thing too hard for the Lord? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.
Literal
Is any word is too difficult for YHWH? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life, and unto Sarah will be a son.”
Latin
Numquid Deo quidquam est difficile? juxta condictum revertar ad te hoc eodem tempore, vita comite, et habebit Sara filium.

Original

Hebrew
English
Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Notes

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too difficult for the LORD?: This question does not expect an answer. It teaches that nothing is too difficult for God.

God can do great and surprising things. For those who live in covenant (a binding promise relationship) with him, nothing is impossible, because nothing is too hard for the Lord.

Genesis 18:13–15

Sarah thought no one noticed her disbelieving laughter. But God knows what people do in secret and what they feel (see Psalm 69:5; Proverbs 20:27; Mark 4:22; Luke 8:43–48; Hebrews 4:13). He knows if they doubt promises or trust in him (see Hebrews 11:11–12).

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).

People

Sarah: Wife of Abraham; mother of Isaac

Glossary

Abraham Angel Annunciation Barrenness Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Ebla Tablets Genesis, Book of God, Being and Attributes 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 Being Reliable Communion: Abraham Condescension of God: Enters Into Covenant with Abraham Doubting: Exemplified God: Appearances of To Abraham God: Omnipotent Impossible 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 Power of God: Nothing Too Difficult For Sarah: Also Called Sarai: Her Miraculous Conception of Isaac Temptation: Yielding to Sarah, to Lie The Power of God: Nothing Too Hard For Timing