Genesis 20:18
For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.In other versions
For Jehovah had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
ASV
For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
BBE
For Jehovah had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
DBY
For Yahweh had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
WEB
for Jehovah restraining had restrained every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
YLT
For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
ENG
For the LORD had made barren all the females of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
WBT
for on account of Abraham’s wife Sarah, the LORD had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech’s household.
BSB
In context
16And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.
17So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children.
18For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- Abraham
- Abimelech
- Sarah