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Beyond Natural Limits
Commentators unanimously explain that this verse emphasizes the complete biological impossibility of Sarah having a child. At eighty-nine, she was not only old, but as the text delicately puts it, her menstrual cycle had ended. Scholars like Calvin and Gill stress that this detail is crucial because it shows the situation was beyond any natural hope, setting the stage for a miracle.
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Albert Barnes
On Genesis 18:1–33
18th Century
Theologian
- השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body as a sign of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclinati…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:11
16th Century
Theologian
Were old, and well stricken in age. Moses includes this verse to inform us that what the angel was saying rightly seemed improbable to Sar…
John Gill
On Genesis 18:11
17th Century
Pastor
Now Abraham and Sarah [were] old, [and] well advanced in
age
The one being ninety nin…
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Matthew Henry
On Genesis 18:9–15
17th Century
Minister
"'Where is Sarah your wife?' was asked. Note the answer: 'In the tent.' She was close by, in her proper place, occupied with her household concerns…