Catholic Public Domain Version
"Now they were both old, and in an advanced state of life, and it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. "
— Genesis 18:11, Catholic Public Domain Version
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.”
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old, and well stricken in age; it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women. ”
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old, well advanced in age. Sarah had passed the age of childbearing.”
“Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; Sarah had long since passed menopause.)”
“Now they were both old, and far advanced in years, and it had ceased to be with Sara after the manner of women.”
“Now Abraham and Sarah were very old, and Sarah was past the time for giving birth.”
“Now Abraham and Sarah were old and well stricken in age; and it ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.”
Likewise, he took butter and milk, and the calf which he had boiled, and he placed it before them. Yet truly, he himself stood near them under the tree.
And when they had eaten, they said to him, “Where is Sarah your wife?” He answered, “Behold, she is in the tent.”
And he said to him, “When returning, I will come to you at this time, with life as a companion, and your wife Sarah will have a son.” Hearing this, Sarah laughed behind the door of the tent.
Now they were both old, and in an advanced state of life, and it had ceased to be with Sarah after the manner of women.
And she laughed secretly, saying, “After I have grown old, and my lord is elderly, shall I give myself to the work of delight?”
Then the Lord said to Abraham: “Why did Sarah laugh, saying: ‘How can I, an old woman, actually give birth?’
Is anything difficult for God? According to the announcement, he will return to you at this same time, with life as a companion, and Sarah will have a son.”