Genesis 18:13 net — The LORD said to Abraham,“Why did Sarah laugh and say,‘Will I really have a child when I am old?’

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"The LORD said to Abraham,“Why did Sarah laugh and say,‘Will I really have a child when I am old?’"

— Genesis 18:13, NET Bible

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Genesis 18 — Context

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One of them said,“I will surely return to you when the season comes round again, and your wife Sarah will have a son!”(Now Sarah was listening at the entrance to the tent, not far behind him.

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Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; Sarah had long since passed menopause.)

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So Sarah laughed to herself, thinking,“After I am worn out will I have pleasure, especially when my husband is old too?”

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The LORD said to Abraham,“Why did Sarah laugh and say,‘Will I really have a child when I am old?’

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Is anything impossible for the LORD? I will return to you when the season comes round again and Sarah will have a son.”

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Then Sarah lied, saying,“I did not laugh,” because she was afraid. But the LORD said,“No! You did laugh.”

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Abraham Pleads for Sodom When the men got up to leave, they looked out over Sodom.(Now Abraham was walking with them to see them on their way.)

Genesis 18:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:13 say?
Genesis 18:13 in the NET Bible reads: “The LORD said to Abraham,“Why did Sarah laugh and say,‘Will I really have a child when I am old?’”
Where is Genesis 18:13 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:13 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 13.
Who wrote Genesis?
Genesis is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Anciently attributed to Moses; many modern scholars view Genesis as a compilation of older oral and written sources finalized in or after the Babylonian exile. It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Genesis about?
Genesis is the book of beginnings — the origin of the universe, humanity, sin, and the covenant family God chose to bless the nations. It traces creation, the fall, the flood, and the lives of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, laying the foundation for the rest of Scripture and pointing forward to the redemption that comes through the promised seed.
What are the major themes of Genesis?
Genesis explores themes including Creation, Fall, Covenant, Faith, Family, Promise. These themes shape the meaning and context of Genesis 18:13.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:13 in?
Genesis 18:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Genesis 18:13?
Genesis 18:13 reads (NET): “The LORD said to Abraham,“Why did Sarah laugh and say,‘Will I really have a child when I am old?’” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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