Bible: Genesis 11:30; 16:2; 18:11-13

11:30 But Sarai was barren; she had no children.

16:2 So Sarai said to Abram, “Since 1  the Lord has prevented me from having children, have sexual relations with 2  my servant. Perhaps I can have a family by her.” 3  Abram did what 4  Sarai told him.

18:11 Abraham and Sarah were old and advancing in years; 1  Sarah had long since passed menopause.) 2  18:12 So Sarah laughed to herself, thinking, 3 After I am worn out will I have pleasure, 4  especially when my husband is old too? 5 

18:13 The Lord said to Abraham, “Why 6  did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Will I really 7  have a child when I am old?’

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