But the Lord afflicted Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.
Genesis 20:18 - English Standard Version 2016 For the Lord had closed all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For the Lord had closed fast the wombs of all in Abimelech's household because of Sarah, Abraham's wife. American Standard Version (1901) For Jehovah had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife. Common English Bible Because of the incident with Abraham’s wife Sarah, the LORD had kept all of the women in Abimelech’s household from having children. Catholic Public Domain Version For the Lord had closed every womb of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, the wife of Abraham. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For the Lord had closed up every womb of the house of Abimelech, on account of Sara, Abraham's wife. |
But the Lord afflicted Pharaoh and his house with great plagues because of Sarai, Abram’s wife.
And Sarai said to Abram, “Behold now, the Lord has prevented me from bearing children. Go in to my servant; it may be that I shall obtain children by her.” And Abram listened to the voice of Sarai.
Now then, return the man’s wife, for he is a prophet, so that he will pray for you, and you shall live. But if you do not return her, know that you shall surely die, you and all who are yours.”
Jacob’s anger was kindled against Rachel, and he said, “Am I in the place of God, who has withheld from you the fruit of the womb?”
And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb.
So they sent the ark of God to Ekron. But as soon as the ark of God came to Ekron, the people of Ekron cried out, “They have brought around to us the ark of the God of Israel to kill us and our people.”