Genesis 18:14 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you, when the time is right for life, and Sarah will have a son.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is asking Abraham to trust that nothing is impossible for Him, and He promises that Sarah will have a son at exactly the right time.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical story of Genesis, God appears to Abraham in the form of three visitors and promises that his wife Sarah, who is elderly and has been barren for many years, will give birth to a son. This promise comes as part of God's covenant with Abraham, assuring him that he will become the father of a great nation despite his and Sarah's advanced age. Sarah overhears this and laughs in disbelief, leading God to ask if anything is too hard for Him, emphasizing His power over human limitations.

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