Genesis 18:14 “Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will r…”

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too difficult for the LORD? At the appointed time I will return to you—in about a year—and Sarah will have a son.”

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the set time I will return to you, when the season comes around, and Sarah will have a son.”

American Standard Version

Is anything too hard for Jehovah? At the set time I will return unto thee, when the season cometh round, and Sarah shall have a son.

Geneva Bible 1599

(Shall any thing be hard to the Lord? at the time appointed will I returne vnto thee, euen according to the time of life, and Sarah shall haue a sonne.)

Darby Translation

Is [any] matter too wonderful for Jehovah? At the time appointed I will return to thee, at [this] time of the year, and Sarah shall have a son.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah saith unto Abraham, 'Why [is] this? Sarah hath laughed, saying, Is it true really — I bear — and I am aged? Is any thing too wonderful for Jehovah? at the appointed time I return unto thee, about the time of life, and Sarah hath a son.'

Bible in Basic English

Is there any wonder which the Lord is not able to do? At the time I said, in the spring, I will come back to you, and Sarah will have a child.

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Cross references

“Is”

Luke 1:37 Matthew 19:26 Mark 10:27 Ephesians 3:20 Job 42:2 Philippians 4:13

Luke 1:37 · BSB

For no word from God will ever fail. ”

Matthew 19:26 · BSB

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

Mark 10:27 · BSB

Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.”

Ephesians 3:20 · BSB

Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

Job 42:2 · BSB

“I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

Philippians 4:13 · BSB

I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

“I will”

2 Kings 4:16 Genesis 18:10 Deuteronomy 30:3 Genesis 17:21 Luke 1:18 Psalm 90:13

2 Kings 4:16 · BSB

And Elisha declared, “At this time next year, you will hold a son in your arms.” “No, my lord,” she said. “Do not lie to your maidservant, O man of God.”

Genesis 18:10 · BSB

Then the LORD said, “I will surely return to you at this time next year, and your wife Sarah will have a son!” Now Sarah was behind him, listening at the entrance to the tent.

Deuteronomy 30:3 · BSB

then He will restore you from captivity and have compassion on you and gather you from all the nations to which the LORD your God has scattered you.

Genesis 17:21 · BSB

But I will establish My covenant with Isaac, whom Sarah will bear to you at this time next year.”

Luke 1:18 · BSB

“How can I be sure of this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”

Psalm 90:13 · BSB

Return, O LORD! How long will it be? Have compassion on Your servants.

Also

Jeremiah 32:27 Romans 4:21

Jeremiah 32:27 · BSB

“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh. Is anything too difficult for Me?

Romans 4:21 · BSB

being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13And the LORD asked Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Can I really bear a child when I am old?’

15But Sarah was afraid, so she denied it and said, “I did not laugh.” “No,” replied the LORD, “but you did laugh.”

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