Genesis 18:14 nasb — "Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah…

NASB

""Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son.""

— Genesis 18:14, NASB

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Genesis 18 — Context

11

Now Abraham and Sarah were old, advanced in age; Sarah was past childbearing.

12

Sarah laughed to herself, saying, "After I have become old, shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?"

13

And the LORD said to Abraham, "Why did Sarah laugh, saying, 'Shall I indeed bear a child, when I am so old?'

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"Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son."

15

Sarah denied it however, saying, "I did not laugh"; for she was afraid. And He said, "No, but you did laugh."

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Then the men rose up from there, and looked down toward Sodom; and Abraham was walking with them to send them off.

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The LORD said, "Shall I hide from Abraham what I am about to do,

Genesis 18:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Genesis 18:14 say?
Genesis 18:14 in the NASB reads: “"Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son."”
Where is Genesis 18:14 in the Bible?
Genesis 18:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Genesis, chapter 18, verse 14.
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 18:14.
What translation should I read Genesis 18:14 in?
Genesis 18:14 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 18:14?
Genesis 18:14 reads (NASB): “"Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, at this time next year, and Sarah will have a son."” 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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