This article first gives a survey of scholarship on the study of Genesis 12, Genesis 20, and Genesis 26, passages where Abraham and Isaac claim that Sarah (12:11-16; 20:2-3) and Rebekah (26:6-11) were their sisters. Next, it develops suggestions that have been considered only in passing by a few scholars, and that is that some type of diplomatic marriage may be involved in the stories.

Do you find it hard to wait upon God and his promises? This article draws out some lessons from the life of Sarah as recorded in Genesis 16 to help us see the importance of waiting upon God.