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Then Sarah denied, saying, "I didn`t laugh," for she was afraid." He said, "No, but you did laugh."
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
19th Century
Anglican
Sarah denied. — With strange inconsistency, Sarah knows that the speaker is Divine, and that He perceived the thoughts that passed…
16th Century
Protestant
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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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not Some render the words, "Sarah lied" F26; and indeed it was no ot…
"'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…
