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Is anything too hard for Yahweh? At the set time I will return to you, when the season comes round, and Sarah will have a son."

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God's Power Transcends Nature

The question "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is a powerful declaration of God's infinite power. Commentators explain this was the moment the visitor's divine identity became undeniable. The question challenges the limits of human experience and natural law, reminding believers that God's ability to act is not constrained by what seems possible to us.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Genesis 18:1–33

18th Century

Theologian

  1. השׂתחיה vayı̂śtachû “bow,” or bend the body as a sign of respect to God or man. The attitude varies from a slight inclinati…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Genesis 18:14

19th Century

Bishop

Is anything too hard for the Lord? —Hebrew, Is anything too wonderful for Jehovah? At last it is made evident that the travelers …

John Gill

John Gill

On Genesis 18:14

17th Century

Pastor

Is anything too hard for the Lord ?
&c.] Whose power is infinite; or "too wonderful" F24 , so wonderful a…

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Matthew Henry

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…