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A Lie Born of Fear
Commentators explain that Sarah's denial was a lie born out of profound fear. She was terrified upon realizing her visitor was divine and knew her secret, internal laughter. This highlights how an encounter with God's omniscience can expose our hidden sins and provoke a fearful, human reaction, reminding us that nothing is hidden from Him.
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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…
Charles Ellicott
On Genesis 18:15
19th Century
Bishop
Sarah denied. — With strange inconsistency, Sarah knows that the speaker is Divine, and that He perceived the thoughts that passed…
John Calvin
On Genesis 18:15
16th Century
Theologian
Then Sarah denied. Another sin of Sarah’s was that she endeavored to cover and hide her laughter by a falsehood. Yet this excuse did not p…
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John Gill
On Genesis 18:15
17th Century
Pastor
Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not
Some render the words, "Sarah lied" F26; and indeed it was no ot…
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…