KJV ORIGINAL
Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
So Sarah laughed to herself, thinking, 'Now that I'm old, will I really experience the joy of having a child? My husband is old too!'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Sarah quietly laughed in disbelief when she heard God's promise that she would have a baby, since both she and Abraham were very old.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs when three visitors (divine messengers) came to Abraham and promised that Sarah would bear a son within a year. Sarah was around 89 years old at this time and had been barren throughout her marriage to Abraham. In ancient times, childbearing was considered a woman's primary source of joy and fulfillment, making Sarah's situation particularly painful.
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