Sarah
Jewish legend
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Sarah, a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. Despite being childless until age 90, she was promised by God to become "a mother of nations." Her son Isaac was born in her old age, fulfilling this divine promise. Sarah's narrative highlights themes of doubt and fear, contrasting with Abraham's faith and hope. Her actions, such as giving her maidservant Hagar to Abraham, reveal her attempts to realize God's promise. Sarah's tomb is located at Hebron.12
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