The Hebrew context of the Bible is foundational for understanding the Old Testament, which is primarily written in Hebrew, with some portions in Aramaic. This context encompasses the language, culture, history, and religious practices of the ancient Israelites, providing essential insights into the ...
Her doubt drives Sarah to devise her own way of realizing the promise—she gives Abraham her maidservant, Hagar, so that Hagar might bear a child for them. When the promise is repeated, Sarah expresses her doubt in sarcastic laughter (Genesis 18:12). And when the promise is kept, Sarah...