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Genesis 20:18
New English Translation
Genesis 20:18
New English Translation
18 For the Lord[a] had caused infertility to strike every woman[b] in the household of Abimelech because he took[c] Sarah, Abraham’s wife.
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- Genesis 20:18 tn In the Hebrew text the clause begins with “because.”
- Genesis 20:18 tn Heb had completely closed up every womb.” In the Hebrew text infinitive absolute precedes the finite verb for emphasis.sn The Lord had closed up every womb. This fact indicates that Sarah was in Abimelech’s household for weeks or months before the dream revelation was given (20:6-7). No one in his household could have children after Sarah arrived on the scene.
- Genesis 20:18 tn Heb “because of the matter of.” The words “he took” are used in the translation for clarity.
Genesis 20:18
New International Version
Genesis 20:18
New International Version
18 for the Lord had kept all the women in Abimelek’s household from conceiving because of Abraham’s wife Sarah.(A)
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