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Genesis 20:18
For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.
Genesis 20:18 · World English Bible
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Genesis 20:18 in other translations
For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.
for on account of Abraham’s wife Sarah, the LORD had completely closed all the wombs in Abimelech’s household.
For the Lord had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham's wife.
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In context
15 Abimelech said, “Behold, my land is before you. Dwell where it pleases you.”
16 To Sarah he said, “Behold, I have given your brother a thousand pieces of silver. Behold, it is for you a covering of the eyes to all that are with you. In front of all you are vindicated.”
17 Abraham prayed to God. So God healed Abimelech, his wife, and his female servants, and they bore children.
18 For the LORD had closed up tight all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah, Abraham’s wife.
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