--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And she said, Who would have said unto…" description: "\"And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.\" — Bible" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c43/bible-141_age_and-she-said-who-would-have-said-unto-ab_1863116.jpg" --- # And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah… ![“And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.” quote by Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c43/bible-141_age_and-she-said-who-would-have-said-unto-ab_1863116.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c43/bible-141_age_and-she-said-who-would-have-said-unto-ab_1863116.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c43/bible-141_age_and-she-said-who-would-have-said-unto-ab_1863116.jpg) > “And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.” [Bible](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bible/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Sarah, despite her age, miraculously bears a son, defying expectations. **In simple terms:** Sarah gives birth late in life. Key Takeaway Embrace hope in unexpected blessings. Themes faith miracle family Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual inspirational When to use this quote - parenthood - spiritual encouragement - storytelling Key Concepts divine intervention age faithfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does this story influence your view of faith? - What does perseverance mean in your life? 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