Deuteronomy 34:7
Deuteronomy 34:7 in Multiple Translations
Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished.
¶ And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.
And Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.
And Moses at his death was a hundred and twenty years old: his eye had not become clouded, or his natural force become feeble.
Moses was 120 when he died, yet he was still seeing clearly and he was still strong.
Moses was nowe an hundreth and twentie yeere olde when hee died, his eye was not dimme, nor his naturall force abated.
And Moses [is] a son of a hundred and twenty years when he dieth; his eye hath not become dim, nor hath his moisture fled.
Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died. His eye was not dim, nor his strength gone.
And Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.
Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, neither were his teeth moved.
Moses was 120 years old when he died, but he was still very strong, and he could still see [MTY] very well.
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Deuteronomy 34:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וּ/מֹשֶׁ֗ה
בֶּן
מֵאָ֧ה
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
שָׁנָ֖ה
בְּ/מֹת֑/וֹ
לֹֽא
כָהֲתָ֥ה
עֵינ֖/וֹ
וְ/לֹא
נָ֥ס
לֵחֹֽ/ה
וּ/מֹשֶׁ֗ה
Môsheh
H4872
Moses
Conj | N-proper
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
מֵאָ֧ה
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
בְּ/מֹת֑/וֹ
mâveth
H4194
death
Prep | N-ms | Suff
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
כָהֲתָ֥ה
kâhâh
H3543
to grow dim
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
עֵינ֖/וֹ
ʻayin
H5869
eye
N-cs | Suff
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
not
Conj | Part
נָ֥ס
nûwç
H5127
to flee
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
לֵחֹֽ/ה
lêach
H3893
vigor
N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Deuteronomy 34:7
וּ/מֹשֶׁ֗ה
Môsheh
H4872
"Moses"
Conj | N-proper
Moses, the Israelite leader, was born to Amram and Jochebed and led the Exodus from Egypt. He received the law from God and is considered a key figure in the Bible. Moses means 'drawn' in Hebrew.
Definition: A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Exo.2.10; son of: Amram (H6019) and Jochebed (H3115); brother of: Aaron (H0175) and Miriam (H4813); married to Zipporah (H6855); father of: Gershom (H1647) and Eliezer (H0461H); also called Manasseh at Jdg.18.30(?) § Moses = "drawn" the prophet and lawgiver, leader of the exodus
Usage: Occurs in 704 OT verses. KJV: Moses. See also: Exodus 2:10; Exodus 13:1; Exodus 32:21.
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
מֵאָ֧ה
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Adj
Means a hundred, used as a simple number or part of a larger number in the Bible. It appears in various forms, including fractions like one one-hundredth. Found in books like Genesis and Psalms.
Definition: 1) hundred 1a) as simple number 1b) as part of larger number 1c) as a fraction-one one-hundredth (1/100) Aramaic equivalent: me.ah (מְאָה "hundred" H3969)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: hundred((-fold), -th), [phrase] sixscore. See also: Genesis 5:3; Numbers 2:6; Judges 18:17.
וְ/עֶשְׂרִ֛ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Conj | Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
בְּ/מֹת֑/וֹ
mâveth
H4194
"death"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to death, whether natural or violent, and is used in books like Genesis and Isaiah. It can also mean the place of the dead, or a state of ruin. This concept is seen in the story of Moses, where death is a punishment for disobedience.
Definition: 1) death, dying, Death (personified), realm of the dead 1a) death 1b) death by violence (as a penalty) 1c) state of death, place of death Aramaic equivalent: mot (מוֹת "death" H4193)
Usage: Occurs in 153 OT verses. KJV: (be) dead(-ly), death, die(-d). See also: Genesis 21:16; Job 38:17; Psalms 6:6.
לֹֽא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
כָהֲתָ֥ה
kâhâh
H3543
"to grow dim"
V-Qal-Perf-3fs
To rebuke means to scold or correct someone, like when God rebukes His people in the Bible for disobedience. It can also mean to become weak or dim, like when light fades away. This word is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to grow weak, grow dim, grow faint, falter, be weak, be dim, be darkened, be restrained, be faint, fail 1a) (Qal) to grow dim 1b) (Piel) to faint, grow weak, grow faint
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: darken, be dim, fail, faint, restrain, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 27:1; Job 17:7; Isaiah 42:4.
עֵינ֖/וֹ
ʻayin
H5869
"eye"
N-cs | Suff
This word can mean a spring or fountain, but also refers to the eye or a source of something. It is often translated as affliction, outward appearance, or countenance, and is used in various contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : eye 1) eye 1a) eye 1a1) of physical eye 1a2) as showing mental qualities 1a3) of mental and spiritual faculties (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 828 OT verses. KJV: affliction, outward appearance, [phrase] before, [phrase] think best, colour, conceit, [phrase] be content, countenance, [phrase] displease, eye((-brow), (-d), -sight), face, [phrase] favour, fountain, furrow (from the margin), [idiom] him, [phrase] humble, knowledge, look, ([phrase] well), [idiom] me, open(-ly), [phrase] (not) please, presence, [phrase] regard, resemblance, sight, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them, [phrase] think, [idiom] us, well, [idiom] you(-rselves). See also: Genesis 3:5; Exodus 34:9; Deuteronomy 28:67.
וְ/לֹא
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Conj | Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
נָ֥ס
nûwç
H5127
"to flee"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To flee means to quickly leave a place, like escaping from danger, as seen in the Bible when David fled from King Saul. It can also mean to disappear or vanish. In the book of Psalms, it describes God delivering his people from harm.
Definition: 1) to flee, escape 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flee 1a2) to escape 1a3) to take flight, m depart, disappear 1a4) to fly (to the attack) on horseback 1b) (Polel) to drive at 1c) (Hithpolel) to take flight 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to put to flight 1d2) to drive hastily 1d3) to cause to disappear, hide Aramaic equivalent: nud (נוּד "to flee" H5111)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard. See also: Genesis 14:10; 2 Samuel 17:2; Psalms 60:6.
לֵחֹֽ/ה
lêach
H3893
"vigor"
N-ms | Suff
This word means vigor or freshness, describing someone or something that is full of energy and life. It is used in Proverbs to describe the natural force of something. It signifies a sense of vitality and strength.
Definition: moisture, freshness, vigour
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: natural force. See also: Deuteronomy 34:7.
Study Notes — Deuteronomy 34:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Deuteronomy 34:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
- Sermons on Deuteronomy 34:7
Context — The Death of Moses
5So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, as the LORD had said.
6And He buried him in a valley in the land of Moab facing Beth-peor, and no one to this day knows the location of his grave.
7Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died, yet his eyes were not weak, and his vitality had not diminished.
8The Israelites grieved for Moses in the plains of Moab thirty days, until the time of weeping and mourning for Moses came to an end. 9Now Joshua son of Nun was filled with the spirit of wisdom because Moses had laid his hands on him. So the Israelites obeyed him and did as the LORD had commanded Moses.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Deuteronomy 31:2 | he said to them, “I am now a hundred and twenty years old; I am no longer able to come and go, and the LORD has said to me, ‘You shall not cross the Jordan.’ |
| 2 | Joshua 14:10–11 | Now behold, as the LORD promised, He has kept me alive these forty-five years since He spoke this word to Moses, while Israel wandered in the wilderness. So here I am today, eighty-five years old, still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out. As my strength was then, so it is now for war, for going out, and for coming in. |
| 3 | Genesis 27:1 | When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he could no longer see, he called his older son Esau and said to him, “My son.” “Here I am,” Esau replied. |
| 4 | Genesis 48:10 | Now Israel’s eyesight was poor because of old age; he could hardly see. Joseph brought his sons to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them. |
| 5 | Acts 7:36 | He led them out and performed wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, at the Red Sea, and for forty years in the wilderness. |
| 6 | Acts 7:30 | After forty years had passed, an angel appeared to Moses in the flames of a burning bush in the desert near Mount Sinai. |
| 7 | Acts 7:23 | When Moses was forty years old, he decided to visit his brothers, the children of Israel. |
Deuteronomy 34:7 Summary
This verse tells us that even at the age of 120, Moses was still strong and healthy, with good eyesight and energy, which shows us that God can preserve and care for His people, even in old age, as seen in Psalm 103:5. Moses' life was a testament to God's faithfulness and power, and his legacy continues to inspire us to trust and obey God, just as he did, as encouraged in Joshua 1:7-9. As we reflect on Moses' life, we can learn valuable lessons about humility, obedience, and faithfulness, which are essential for our own walk with God, as stated in Micah 6:8. By following God's commands and trusting in His care, we can, like Moses, experience a long and fulfilling life, as promised in Deuteronomy 5:33.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is significant about Moses' age and physical condition at the time of his death?
Moses' advanced age of 120 years and his maintained physical vitality are testaments to God's preservation and care for him, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:7, and reflect the promise of a long life for those who follow God's commands, as stated in Exodus 20:12.
How does Moses' death relate to the transition of leadership to Joshua?
Moses' death marked the end of an era, but God had already prepared Joshua to take over, as seen in Deuteronomy 34:9, where Joshua is filled with the spirit of wisdom, and the Israelites obey him, just as they had obeyed Moses, in accordance with the Lord's command, as stated in Deuteronomy 31:7-8.
What can we learn from Moses' life and death about God's faithfulness?
Moses' life and death demonstrate God's faithfulness to His people and His promises, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:9, where God is described as a faithful God who keeps His covenant, and in Deuteronomy 34:7, where Moses' longevity and vitality are a testament to God's care and preservation.
How does Moses' burial site remain unknown to this day?
The location of Moses' grave remains unknown, as stated in Deuteronomy 34:6, which may be a result of God's intervention to prevent the Israelites from turning his burial site into an idolatrous shrine, as warned against in Deuteronomy 13:1-5 and Exodus 20:4-5.
Reflection Questions
- What does Moses' maintained vitality at the age of 120 reveal about God's power and care for His servants?
- In what ways can we, like Moses, remain faithful and vital in our service to God, even in old age, as encouraged in Psalm 92:14 and Isaiah 46:4?
- How does Moses' life and legacy inspire us to trust in God's faithfulness and provision, as seen in Deuteronomy 1:30-31 and Joshua 1:1-9?
- What lessons can we learn from Moses' humility and obedience, as demonstrated in his acceptance of God's will regarding his death, in accordance with Deuteronomy 32:48-52 and Numbers 27:12-14?
Gill's Exposition on Deuteronomy 34:7
And Moses [was] an hundred and twenty years old when he died,.... Which age of his may be divided into three equal periods, forty years in Pharaoh's court, forty years in Midian, and forty in the
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Deuteronomy 34:7
And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. His eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
By a miraculous work of God in mercy to his church and people.
Trapp's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
Deuteronomy 34:7 And Moses [was] an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated. Ver. 7. Nor his natural force abated.] Jerome reads it, Nor his teeth loosed. And the use of manna might be some reason, it being an exquisitely pure kind of food, of an aerial, and not very corruptible substance. ìçä gena, maxilla.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
Verse 7. His eye was not dim] Even at the advanced age of a hundred and twenty; nor his natural force abated - he was a young man even in old age, notwithstanding the unparalleled hardships he had gone through. See the account of his life at the end of this chapter (Deuteronomy 34:10).
Cambridge Bible on Deuteronomy 34:7
7. an hundred and twenty years] Dates, we have seen, are characteristic of P; this one is a round number = three full generations (see on Deuteronomy 2:7); cp. Exodus 7:7. nor his natural force abated] Lit. nor had his sap fled or ebbed. The phrase cannot be assigned to one source more than another.
Whedon's Commentary on Deuteronomy 34:7
7. Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died — What an eventful life he has led since he lay “a weeping boy” in the ark by the river’s brink!
Sermons on Deuteronomy 34:7
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The Death of Moses by David Ravenhill | David Ravenhill discusses the significance of Moses' death and the transition to Joshua's leadership, emphasizing that God often raises new leaders during times of change. He refle |
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How to Stay Young by R. Stanley | R. Stanley preaches about the desire to stay young and the importance of spirituality in maintaining youthfulness. He emphasizes the need for inner renewal reflected outwardly, cit |
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What Will Your End Be? by Anton Bosch | Anton Bosch preaches on the importance of how we end our lives rather than how we begin, using examples from the Bible such as Solomon, Samuel, and Saul who started well but ended |
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The Conquest of Canaan by John Piper | John Piper preaches on the conquest of Canaan, reflecting on Moses' final moments, the passing of leadership to Joshua, and the miraculous crossing of the Jordan River. He emphasiz |
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Have Thou Authority Over Ten Cities by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes that true success in our Christian walk is measured by our faithfulness rather than outward achievements. He draws parallels between the faithfulness of Cal |
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(Genesis) Genesis 12 Intro by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the importance of Abraham in the Bible and how he has remained famous for over 4,000 years. Abraham was not only a wealthy man but also a gen |
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(Genesis) Genesis 27:1-4 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the 27th chapter of the book of Genesis. The main theme of the chapter is Jacob and Rebecca's plan to deceive Isaac in order to obtain the b |