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The way of women had ceased to be with Sarah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/18.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/18.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah <i>were</i> old <i>and</i> well stricken in age; <i>and</i> it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/18.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age; <i>and</i> Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/18.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/18.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/18.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/18.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/18.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in years; she was past [the age of] childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/18.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were old and getting on in years. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/18.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were old and getting on in years. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/18.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/genesis/18.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was well past the age for having children. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/18.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/18.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were old. Sarah was past the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/genesis/18.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah had stopped having her monthly periods. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/18.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were old—really old —and Sarah was beyond the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/18.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years; Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/18.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; Sarah had long since passed menopause.)<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/18.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah was past the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/18.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old and far advanced in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/18.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/18.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Abraham and Sarah [are] aged, entering into days—the way of women has ceased to be to Sarah;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/18.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Sarah is hearkening at the opening of the tent, which is behind him;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/18.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham and Sarah were old, being gone in days; the way according to women ceased to be to Sarah.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/18.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Now they were both old, and far advanced in years, and it had ceased to be with Sara after the manner of women. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/18.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/18.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in years, and Sarah had stopped having her menstrual periods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/18.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/18.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well advanced in years; and Sarah was beyond the age of childbearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/18.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham and Sara were old and they had advanced in years; the way of women had departed from Sara.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/18.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.--<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/18.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam and Sarrha were old, advanced in days, and the custom of women ceased with Sarrha.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/18-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=3787" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/18.htm">Sarah Laughs at the Promise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>Then 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. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: wə·’aḇ·rā·hām (Conj-w:: N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram.">And Abraham</a> <a href="/hebrew/8283.htm" title="8283: wə·śā·rāh (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Princess, a wife of Abraham. The same as sarah; Sarah, Abraham's wife.">and Sarah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: zə·qê·nîm (Adj-mp) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">were already old</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā·’îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">and well along</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: bay·yā·mîm (Prep-b, Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">in years;</a> <a href="/hebrew/8283.htm" title="8283: lə·śā·rāh (Prep-l:: N-proper-fs) -- Princess, a wife of Abraham. The same as sarah; Sarah, Abraham's wife.">Sarah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2308.htm" title="2308: ḥā·ḏal (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To cease. A primitive root; properly, to be flabby, i.e. desist; be lacking or idle.">had passed</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: lih·yō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass."></a> <a href="/hebrew/734.htm" title="734: ’ō·raḥ (N-cs) -- A way, path. From 'arach; a well-trodden road; also a caravan.">the age of childbearing.</a> <a href="/hebrew/802.htm" title="802: kan·nā·šîm (Prep-k, Art:: N-fp) -- Woman, wife, female. Feminine of 'iysh or 'enowsh; irregular plural, nashiym; a woman."></a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>So she laughed to herself, saying, “After I am worn out and my master is old, will I now have this pleasure?”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/4-19.htm">Romans 4:19</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-11.htm">Hebrews 11:11-12</a></span><br />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. / And so from one man, and he as good as dead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless as the sand on the seashore.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-7.htm">Luke 1:7</a></span><br />But they had no children, because Elizabeth was barren, and they were both well along in years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-18.htm">Luke 1:18</a></span><br />“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Genesis 17:17</a></span><br />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?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-1.htm">Genesis 21:1-2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-9.htm">Romans 9:9</a></span><br />For this is what the promise stated: “At the appointed time I will return, and Sarah will have a son.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/51-2.htm">Isaiah 51:2</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-6.htm">1 Peter 3:6</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-15.htm">Hebrews 6:15</a></span><br />And so Abraham, after waiting patiently, obtained the promise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-3.htm">Genesis 15:3-4</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/21-6.htm">Genesis 21:6-7</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-14.htm">2 Kings 4:14</a></span><br />So he asked, “Then what should be done for her?” “Well, she has no son,” Gehazi replied, “and her husband is old.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/judges/13-2.htm">Judges 13:2-3</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/1-5.htm">1 Samuel 1:5-6</a></span><br />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.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.</p><p class="hdg">old.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Genesis 17:17,24</a></b></br> Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall <i>a child</i> be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/1-7.htm">Luke 1:7,18,36</a></b></br> And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were <i>now</i> well stricken in years… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/4-18.htm">Romans 4:18-21</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">the.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/31-35.htm">Genesis 31:35</a></b></br> And she said to her father, Let it not displease my lord that I cannot rise up before thee; for the custom of women <i>is</i> upon me. And he searched, but found not the images.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/15-19.htm">Leviticus 15:19</a></b></br> And if a woman have an issue, <i>and</i> her issue in her flesh be blood, she shall be put apart seven days: and whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean until the even.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/18-7.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/galatians/1-14.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/genesis/17-17.htm">Age</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Already</a> <a href="/genesis/17-22.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/genesis/3-16.htm">Childbearing</a> <a href="/genesis/15-18.htm">Far</a> <a href="/hebrews/4-6.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/revelation/11-14.htm">Past</a> <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/luke/1-18.htm">Stricken</a> <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/genesis/18-10.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/14-16.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Advanced</a> <a href="/genesis/21-2.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/19-9.htm">Already</a> <a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Childbearing</a> <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Far</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/17-12.htm">Hearkening</a> <a href="/genesis/18-25.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/genesis/19-6.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/genesis/27-45.htm">Past</a> <a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Sarah</a> <a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Stricken</a> <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Tent</a> <a href="/genesis/18-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/genesis/18-12.htm">Women</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 18</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/18-1.htm">The Lord appears to Abraham, who entertains angels.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/18-9.htm">Sarah is reproved for laughing at the promise of a son.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/18-16.htm">The destruction of Sodom is revealed to Abraham.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Abraham makes intercession for its inhabitants.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/18.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/genesis/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/genesis/18.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>And Abraham and Sarah were already old and well along in years;</b><br>This phrase highlights the advanced age of Abraham and Sarah, emphasizing the miraculous nature of the events to follow. Abraham was about 99 years old, and Sarah was around 89. In the cultural context of the ancient Near East, such ages were considered well beyond the typical childbearing years, making the promise of a child seem impossible by human standards. This sets the stage for God's intervention, underscoring His power to fulfill promises despite natural limitations. The advanced age of the couple also serves as a testament to their faith and patience, as they had waited many years for the fulfillment of God's promise of a son.<p><b>Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.</b><br>This phrase indicates that Sarah was post-menopausal, a condition that would naturally preclude the possibility of conception. In the biblical narrative, this detail is crucial as it underscores the miraculous nature of Isaac's birth. It also serves as a parallel to other miraculous births in Scripture, such as that of John the Baptist, whose mother Elizabeth was also advanced in age. This theme of miraculous births points to the ultimate miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, born of a virgin, highlighting God's sovereignty over natural laws. The impossibility of Sarah's situation accentuates the power of God to bring life where it seems impossible, a recurring theme in the Bible that illustrates His ability to fulfill His promises against all odds.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The 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.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/sarah.htm">Sarah</a></b><br>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.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_promise_of_a_son.htm">The Promise of a Son</a></b><br>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.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_visitors.htm">The Visitors</a></b><br>Earlier in <a href="/bsb/genesis/18.htm">Genesis 18</a>, three visitors come to Abraham, one of whom is the Lord, to reaffirm the promise of a son.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_tent_at_mamre.htm">The Tent at Mamre</a></b><br>The setting where the visitors meet Abraham and Sarah, symbolizing a place of divine encounter and revelation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_in_god's_promises.htm">Faith in God's Promises</a></b><br>Despite physical limitations and human impossibilities, God's promises remain true. Believers are called to trust in His word, even when circumstances seem insurmountable.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_god.htm">The Power of God</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_circumstances.htm">Hope Beyond Circumstances</a></b><br>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.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a></b><br>Abraham and Sarah's account encourages believers to remain obedient and faithful, even when the fulfillment of God's promises seems delayed.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_18.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 18</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/christianity's_view_on_menopause.htm">How does Christianity view menopause spiritually and emotionally?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_sarah_conceive_at_an_old_age.htm">Is it scientifically plausible for Sarah to conceive a son at an advanced age (Genesis 18:10–12)? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_elizabeth's_conception_a_miracle.htm">Luke 1:13–20: Is the elderly Elizabeth’s conception a supernatural miracle, or is it merely echoing mythological or legendary motifs? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_always_faithful.htm">Is God always faithful?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/18.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age.</span> Literally, gone <span class="accented">into days, i.e.</span> into years. This was the first natural impediment to the accomplishment of Jehovah's premise; the second was peculiar to Sarah. <span class="cmt_word">And it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> <a href="/leviticus/15-19.htm">Leviticus 15:19, 25</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/18-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And Abraham</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַבְרָהָ֤ם</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’aḇ·rā·hām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_85.htm">Strong's 85: </a> </span><span class="str2">Abraham -- 'exalted father', the father of the Jewish nation</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and Sarah</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂרָה֙</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8283.htm">Strong's 8283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">were already old</span><br /><span class="heb">זְקֵנִ֔ים</span> <span class="translit">(zə·qê·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and well along</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּאִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(bā·’îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in years.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּיָּמִ֑ים</span> <span class="translit">(bay·yā·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> </span><span class="str2">A day</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Sarah</span><br /><span class="heb">לְשָׂרָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(lə·śā·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8283.htm">Strong's 8283: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sarah -- 'princess', a wife of Abraham</span><br /><br /><span class="word">had passed</span><br /><span class="heb">חָדַל֙</span> <span class="translit">(ḥā·ḏal)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2308.htm">Strong's 2308: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be flabby, desist, be lacking, idle</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the age of childbearing.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֹ֖רַח</span> <span class="translit">(’ō·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_734.htm">Strong's 734: </a> </span><span class="str2">A well-trodden road, a caravan</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/18-11.htm">Genesis 18:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/18-11.htm">OT Law: Genesis 18:11 Now Abraham and Sarah were old well (Gen. 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