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@@ -6,6 +6,10 @@ Many versions interpret this verse as referring to Sarah, and others interpret i
 
 The abstract noun "faith" can be expressed with the verb "believe." Possible meanings are 1) it was by Sarah's faith. Alternate translation: "It was because Sarah believed God ... she" or 2) it was by Abraham's faith. Alternate translation: "It was because Abraham believed God ... he" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-abstractnouns]])
 
+# Sarah herself was barren
+
+Sarah was not able to have children.
+
 # she received ability to conceive
 
 Possible meanings are 1) Sarah received the ability to conceive a child. Alternate translation "she became able to bear a child" or 2) Abraham received the ability to father a child. Alternate translation: "he became able to have a child"