King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Yitz'chak lived to be 180 years old.
Berean Standard Bible:
And Isaac lived 180 years.
American Standard Version:
And the days of Isaac were a hundred and fourscore years.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the days{H3117} of Isaac{H3327} were an hundred{H3967}{H8141} and fourscore{H8084} years{H8141}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 25:7
- And these [are] the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
Genesis 50:26
- So Joseph died, [being] an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.
Genesis 47:28
- And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.
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Commentary for Genesis 35:28
Genesis 35:28 succinctly states the lifespan of Isaac, one of the patriarchs of the Israelites, noting that he lived for 180 years. This verse is part of the larger narrative concerning the life of Jacob and his family, particularly following the death of Rachel and the naming of Benjamin (Genesis 35:16-26).
**Themes:**
1. **Divine Promise:** Isaac's long life is a testament to God's promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob that their descendants would be numerous and that they would inherit the land of Canaan (Genesis 17:1-8, 26:1-5, 35:11-12).
2. **Generational Blessing:** Isaac's age at death reinforces the theme of generational blessing and continuity within the covenant that God established with Abraham, extending through Isaac to Jacob and his sons.
3. **Transition of Leadership:** This verse marks a transition in the narrative from Isaac's generation to Jacob's, as Isaac's death approaches the focus shifts more to Jacob (Israel) and his sons, who will become the heads of the twelve tribes of Israel.
**Historical Context:**
The verse is set in the context of the Patriarchal narratives, which describe the lives of the ancestors of the Israelite people. This period is characterized by nomadic lifestyles, with the patriarchs moving between Canaan, Egypt, and Mesopotamia due to famine, conflict, or divine guidance.
Isaac's life spans significant events, including his near-sacrifice by Abraham (Genesis 22), his marriage to Rebekah (Genesis 24), the birth of his twin sons Esau and Jacob (Genesis 25), and the subsequent rivalry between them. The mention of Isaac's age at death reflects the ancient Near Eastern convention of noting the longevity of key figures, emphasizing their significance in the historical and theological narrative.
During Isaac's lifetime, the Israelites were still a small family group, not yet a distinct nation, and they were living as foreigners in Canaan. The promise of numerous descendants and a land of their own was still in the process of being fulfilled. Isaac's life, therefore, bridges the gap between the establishment of the covenant with Abraham and its further development through Jacob and his sons.
In summary, Genesis 35:28, while brief, encapsulates the fulfillment of divine promises, the continuity of blessings across generations, and the transition of leadership within the patriarchal family, setting the stage for the formation of the nation of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - Strong's Number: H3327
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִצְחָק
Transliteration: Yitschâq
Pronunciation: yits-khawk'
Description: from צָחַק; laughter (i.e. mochery); Jitschak (or Isaac), son of Abraham; Isaac. Compare יִשְׂחָק. - Strong's Number: H3967
There are 512 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֵאָה
Transliteration: mêʼâh
Pronunciation: may-aw'
Description: or מֵאיָה; properly, a primitive numeral; a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction; hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. - Strong's Number: H8141
There are 647 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁנֶה
Transliteration: shâneh
Pronunciation: shaw-neh'
Description: (in plural or (feminine) שָׁנָה; from שָׁנָה; a year (as a revolution of time); [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). - Strong's Number: H8084
There are 37 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמֹנִים
Transliteration: shᵉmônîym
Pronunciation: shem-o-neem'
Description: or שְׁמוֹנִים; multiple from שְׁמֹנֶה; eighty, also eightieth; eighty(-ieth), fourscore.