18 For the Lord had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
18 for the Lord had kept all the women in Abimelek's household from conceiving because of Abraham's wife Sarah.
18 For the Lord had closed all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
18 For God had shut down every womb in Abimelech's household on account of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
18 for the Lord had closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
18 For the Lord had caused all the women to be infertile because of what happened with Abraham's wife, Sarah.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 20:18
Commentary on Genesis 20:14-18
(Read Genesis 20:14-18)
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.