Genesis 20:18

For Yahweh had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.

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WEBBE

For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.

BSB

for on account of Abraham’s wife Sarah, the LORD had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech’s household.

KJV

For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham’s wife.

ASV

For Jehovah had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.

BBE

For the Lord had kept all the women of the house of Abimelech from having children, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.

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Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 14–18

We often trouble ourselves, and even are led into temptation and sin, by groundless suspicions; and find the fear of God where we expected it not. Agreements to deceive generally end in shame and sorrow; and restraints from sin, though by suffering, should be thankfully acknowledged. Though the Lord rebuke, yet he will pardon and deliver his people, and he will give them favour in the sight of those with whom they sojourn; and overrule their infirmities, when they are humbled for them, so that they shall prove useful to themselves and others.

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