Genesis 21:2
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2 Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the time of which God had spoken to him.(A)
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Hebrews 11:11
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11 By faith, with Sarah’s involvement, he received power of procreation, even though he was too old, because he considered[a] him faithful who had promised.(A)
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- 11.11 Other ancient authorities read By faith Sarah herself received power to conceive, even when she was past the age, since she considered
Galatians 4:22
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22 For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by an enslaved woman and the other by a free woman.(A)
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Genesis 17:21
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21 But my covenant I will establish with Isaac, whom Sarah shall bear to you at this season next year.”
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Acts 7:8
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8 Then he gave him the covenant of circumcision. And so Abraham[a] became the father of Isaac and circumcised him on the eighth day, and Isaac did likewise to Jacob and Jacob to the twelve patriarchs.(A)
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- 7.8 Gk he
Genesis 18:14
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14 Is anything too wonderful for the Lord? At the set time I will return to you, in due season, and Sarah shall have a son.”(A)
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Genesis 18:10
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10 Then one said, “I will surely return to you in due season, and your wife Sarah shall have a son.” And Sarah was listening at the tent entrance behind him.(A)
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Genesis 17:19
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19 God said, “No, but your wife Sarah shall bear you a son, and you shall name him Isaac.[a] I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his offspring after him.(A)
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- 17.19 That is, he laughs
Romans 9:9
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9 For the word of the promise is this: “About this time I will return, and Sarah shall have a son.”(A)
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Luke 1:36
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36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son, and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren.
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Luke 1:24-25
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24 After those days his wife Elizabeth conceived, and for five months she remained in seclusion. She said, 25 “This is what the Lord has done for me in this time, when he looked favorably on me and took away the disgrace I have endured among my people.”(A)
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2 Kings 4:16-17
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16 He said, “At this season, in due time, you shall embrace a son.” She replied, “No, my lord, O man of God; do not deceive your servant.”(A)
17 The woman conceived and bore a son at that season, in due time, as Elisha had declared to her.
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