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Who Was Sarah in the Bible?
The short version, the key verse, and three quiz questions to check what you remember.
Sarah was Abraham’s wife and the mother of Isaac.
Sarah traveled with Abraham from Ur and Haran to Canaan. Childless into old age, she laughed when she overheard that she would have a son, and God asked, “Is any thing too hard for the LORD?” Isaac, whose name means “he laughs,” was born when she was ninety.
Key verse
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.Genesis 18:14 (KJV)
Where to read about Sarah
Genesis 11–23; Hebrews 11:11; 1 Peter 3:6
Quick quiz
1. How old was Sarah when Isaac was born?
Ninety (Genesis 17:17).
2. What did Sarah do when she heard she would have a son?
She laughed (Genesis 18:12).
3. What was Sarah’s name before God changed it?
Sarai.
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