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11 By faith, even though Sarah herself was barren and he was too old,[a] he received the ability to procreate,[b] because he regarded the one who had given the promise to be trustworthy.

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  1. Hebrews 11:11 tn Grk “past the time of maturity.”
  2. Hebrews 11:11 tn Grk “power to deposit seed.” Though it is not as likely, some construe this phrase to mean “power to conceive seed,” making the whole verse about Sarah: “by faith, even though Sarah herself was barren and too old, she received ability to conceive, because she regarded the one who had given the promise to be trustworthy.”