Genesis 18:13

13 The LORD said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Me give birth? At my age?'

Genesis 18:13 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 18:13

And the Lord said unto Abraham
This discovers who the person was that had been conversing with Abraham, that he was a divine Person, as appears by his name "Jehovah", as well as by his knowledge of Sarah's behaviour; he did not turn himself to her, that it might be more manifest that it was not upon the sight of her he judged she laughed, but from his own omniscience; and he chose rather to speak to her husband than to her, appearing as a stranger, and that he might reprove her: wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, shall I of a surety bear a child,
which am old?
suggesting there was no reason for it, and signifying his displeasure and indignation at it.

Genesis 18:13 In-Context

11 Now Abraham and Sarah were both very old. Sarah was no longer menstruating.
12 So Sarah laughed to herself, thinking, I'm no longer able to have children and my husband's old.
13 The LORD said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Me give birth? At my age?'
14 Is anything too difficult for the LORD? When I return to you about this time next year, Sarah will have a son."
15 Sarah lied and said, "I didn't laugh," because she was frightened. But he said, "No, you laughed."
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