Genesis 20:17-18

20:17 Abraham prayed to God, and God healed Abimelech, as well as his wife and female slaves so that they were able to have children. 20:18 For the Lord had caused infertility to strike every woman in the household of Abimelech because he took Sarah, Abraham’s wife.


tn In the Hebrew text the clause begins with “because.”

tn Heb had completely closed up every womb.” In the Hebrew text infinitive absolute precedes the finite verb for emphasis.

tn Heb “because of.” The words “he took” are supplied in the translation for clarity.