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Genesis 18:15 KJV
Genesis · chapter 18 · verse 15
Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.Genesis 18:15 · King James Version
Genesis 18:15 in context
13And the LORD said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?
14Is 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.
15Then Sarah denied, saying, I laughed not; for she was afraid. And he said, Nay; but thou didst laugh.
16And the men rose up from thence, and looked toward Sodom: and Abraham went with them to bring them on the way.
17And the LORD said, Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which I do;
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- laughedtsâchaqto laugh outrightH6711 →
- deniedkâchashto be untrue, in word or deedH3584 →
- sayingʼâmarto sayH559 →
- afraidyârêʼto fearH3372 →
- SarahSârâhSarah, Abraham's wifeH8283 →
- NaylôʼnotH3808 →
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These heavenly guests (being sent to confirm the promise lately made to Abraham, that he should have a son by Sarah), while they are receiving Abraham's kind entertainment, they return his kindness. He receives angels, and has angels' rewards, a gracious message from heaven, Mat 10:41. I.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 9-15