Both Testaments · Major figure
Sarah
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, chosen by God to be the matriarch of the covenant promise.
Sarah, originally named Sarai, was Abraham's wife and a central figure in the Genesis narrative. Despite her long-standing barrenness, she miraculously gave birth to Isaac in her old age, fulfilling God's promise to make Abraham a father of many nations. She is recognized in the New Testament as a model of faith and a testament to God's sovereign power to accomplish His purposes.
In the text
- Verses
- 48
- Books
- 5
- First appears
- Genesis 11:29
- Last appears
- 1 Peter 3:6
Where Sarah appears
48 verses · 16 chapters- Genesis 11Verses 29–31
- Genesis 12Verses 5, 11, 17
- Genesis 16Verses 1–3, 5–6, 8
- Genesis 17Verses 15, 17, 19, 21
- Genesis 18Verses 6, 9–15
- Genesis 20Verses 2, 14, 16, 18
- Genesis 21Verses 1–3, 6–7, 9, 12
- Genesis 23Verses 1–2, 19
- Genesis 24Verses 36, 67
- Genesis 25Verses 10, 12
- Genesis 49Verse 31
- Isaiah 51Verse 2
- Romans 4Verse 19
- Romans 9Verse 9
- Hebrews 11Verse 11
- 1 Peter 3Verse 6
In the same books
- Rebekah30 versesThe wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau, instrumental in fulfilling God's promise to Abraham.
- Noah51 versesA righteous man who built an ark to preserve his family and animal life from the global flood.
- Cain15 versesThe firstborn son of Adam and Eve who committed the first recorded murder by killing his brother Abel.
- Ephah5 versesA son of Midian and grandson of Abraham through Keturah, representing a tribe of the Midianite people.
- Enoch12 versesA descendant of Seth known for his faithful walk with God and his unique departure from the earth.
- Abel10 versesThe second son of Adam and Eve, whose righteous sacrifice was accepted by God before his murder by Cain.
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