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SARAH
Sarah was the wife of Abraham and one of the most important women in the Bible. Although she struggled to believe God's promise at times, she became the mother of Isaac when she was ninety years old. Her story reminds us that God's timing is always perfect and that nothing is impossible for Him. Sarah is remembered for her faith and is even listed among the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11.
Quick Facts
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Found In
Genesis 11–25
Meaning of Her Name
Princess
Known For
Becoming the mother of Isaac in her old age and receiving God's promise through Abraham
Family
Husband: Abraham
Son: Isaac
Maidservant: Hagar
Grandsons: Esau and Jacob
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Life Lesson
Waiting on God isn't always easy. Sarah waited decades for the son God promised, and although she sometimes doubted and tried to take matters into her own hands, God remained faithful. Her story reminds us that God's promises never expire, even when they seem impossible
Did You Know?
• Sarah is the only woman in the Bible whose age at death is recorded. (Genesis 23:1)
• She was 90 years old when Isaac was born. (Genesis 17:17; 21:5)
• God personally changed her name from Sarai to Sarah. (Genesis 17:15)
• Sarah laughed when she heard she would have a baby in her old age. (Genesis 18:12)
• Sarah is one of only two women mentioned by name in Hebrews 11, the "Hall of Faith." (Hebrews 11:11)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sarah in the Bible?
Sarah was the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac. God chose her to become the mother through whom His covenant promises would continue, even though she was unable to have children for many years.
Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 17:15–16
"And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her..."
Why did God change Sarai's name to Sarah?
God changed her name as part of His covenant with Abraham. The new name reflected His promise that she would become the mother of many nations.
Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 17:15
"And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be."
Why did Sarah laugh?
Sarah laughed because she thought she was too old to have a baby. God gently reminded her that nothing is too hard for Him.
Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 18:12–14
"Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also?
And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh...
Is any thing too hard for the Lord?"
How old was Sarah when Isaac was born?
Sarah was 90 years old when Isaac was born, making his birth a miraculous fulfillment of God's promise.
Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 17:17
"Then Abraham fell upon his face, and laughed, and said in his heart, Shall a child be born unto him that is an hundred years old? and shall Sarah, that is ninety years old, bear?"
Did Sarah have more children besides Isaac?
The Bible only records Sarah giving birth to Isaac.
Scripture (KJV)
Genesis 21:1–3
"And the Lord visited Sarah as he had said... For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age..."
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