Genesis 11:32
Genesis 11:32 in Multiple Translations
Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
And all the years of Terah's life were two hundred and five: and Terah came to his end in Haran.
Terah lived for 205 years and died in Haran.
So the dayes of Terah were two hundreth and fiue yeeres, and Terah died in Haran.
And the days of Terah are two hundred and five years, and Terah dieth in Charan.
The days of Terah were two hundred five years. Terah died in Haran.
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.
And the days of Thare were two hundred and five years, and he died in Haran.
When Terah was 205 years old, he died there in Haran.
Terah lived until he was 205 years old. Then he died there in Haran.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 11:32
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Genesis 11:32 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּהְי֣וּ
יְמֵי
תֶ֔רַח
חָמֵ֥שׁ
שָׁנִ֖ים
וּ/מָאתַ֣יִם
שָׁנָ֑ה
וַ/יָּ֥מָת
תֶּ֖רַח
בְּ/חָרָֽן
וַ/יִּהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
יְמֵי
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
תֶ֔רַח
Terach
H8646
Terah
N-proper
חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Adj
שָׁנִ֖ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
וּ/מָאתַ֣יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֑ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וַ/יָּ֥מָת
mûwth
H4191
to die
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
תֶּ֖רַח
Terach
H8646
Terah
N-proper
בְּ/חָרָֽן
Chârân
H2771
Haran
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 11:32
וַ/יִּהְי֣וּ
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
יְמֵי
yôwm
H3117
"day"
N-mp
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
תֶ֔רַח
Terach
H8646
"Terah"
N-proper
This word refers to Terah, the father of Abraham, who is mentioned in Genesis as the one who moved to Haran with his family.
Definition: § Terah = "station" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Tarah, Terah. See also: Genesis 11:24; Genesis 11:31; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Adj
This Hebrew word simply means the number five. It is used throughout the Bible to describe quantities of five, such as five loaves of bread in Matthew 14:17. It can also mean a multiple of five.
Definition: 1) five 1a) five (cardinal number) 1b) a multiple of five (with another number) 1c) fifth (ordinal number)
Usage: Occurs in 272 OT verses. KJV: fif(-teen), fifth, five ([idiom] apiece). See also: Genesis 5:6; Numbers 31:45; Ezra 2:66.
שָׁנִ֖ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
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.
וּ/מָאתַ֣יִם
mêʼâh
H3967
"hundred"
Conj | 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.
שָׁנָ֑ה
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.
וַ/יָּ֥מָת
mûwth
H4191
"to die"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
תֶּ֖רַח
Terach
H8646
"Terah"
N-proper
This word refers to Terah, the father of Abraham, who is mentioned in Genesis as the one who moved to Haran with his family.
Definition: § Terah = "station" a station of Israel in the wilderness
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Tarah, Terah. See also: Genesis 11:24; Genesis 11:31; 1 Chronicles 1:26.
בְּ/חָרָֽן
Chârân
H2771
"Haran"
Prep | N-proper
Charan refers to a man and a place in the Bible, including a descendant of Judah and a city. In 1 Chronicles 2:46, Charan is mentioned as a son of Caleb.
Definition: Haran = "mountaineer" the city to which Abraham migrated when he left Ur of the Chaldees and where he stayed until his father died before leaving for the promised land; located in Mesopotamia in Padan-aram at the foot of Mount Masius between the Khabour and the Euphrates Also named: Charran (Χαρράν "Haran" G5488)
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: Haran. See also: Genesis 11:31; Genesis 28:10; Isaiah 37:12.
Study Notes — Genesis 11:32
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- Genesis 11:32 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 11:32
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 11:32
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 11:32
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
Context — Terah’s Descendants
30But Sarai was barren; she had no children.
31And Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai the wife of Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans for the land of Canaan. But when they arrived in Haran, they settled there.
32Terah lived 205 years, and he died in Haran.
Genesis 11:32 Summary
[Terah lived a long life of 205 years, but eventually, he died in Haran. This reminds us that no matter how long we live, our time on earth is limited, and we will all face death (Genesis 11:32, Psalm 39:4-5). Just like Abram, we should use our time to seek and follow God's will for our lives, trusting in His sovereignty and goodness. As we reflect on Terah's life and death, we can learn valuable lessons about trusting God and using our time wisely (Genesis 12:1-3, Proverbs 3:5-6).]
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Terah's family settle in Haran instead of continuing to Canaan as planned?
The Bible doesn't give a direct reason, but it's possible that Terah's death in Haran was a factor, as they may have decided to stay and care for him (Genesis 11:31-32).
How old was Abram when his father Terah died?
The Bible doesn't provide Abram's exact age at the time of Terah's death, but based on other accounts, it's estimated that Abram was around 75 years old (Genesis 12:4, Genesis 11:32).
What can we learn from Terah's life and death?
Terah's life and death remind us that our time on earth is limited, and we should use it to seek and follow God's will for our lives, just as Abram did after his father's death (Genesis 12:1-3, Psalm 90:12).
Is there any significance to Terah living 205 years?
In the biblical context, long lifespans were often seen as a blessing from God, but Terah's life also shows that even with a long life, our time on earth is still limited and we will all face death (Genesis 11:32, Psalm 39:4-5).
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can use my time on earth to seek and follow God's will, just like Abram did after his father's death?
- How can I trust God's sovereignty in my life, even when circumstances don't go as planned, like Terah's family settling in Haran instead of Canaan?
- What are some things I can learn from Terah's life and death, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life?
- In what ways can I use my own life and experiences to point others to God, just as Abram's life and faith were a witness to those around him?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 11:32
And the days of Terah were two hundred years,.... His days are summed up as none of the rest are in this genealogy, that it might be observed; his death being the time of Abram's leaving Chaldea and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 11:32
And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran. And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
Genesis 11:32 And the days of Terah were two hundred and five years: and Terah died in Haran.Ver. 32. Terah died in Haran.] And so fell short of the earthly, but not of the heavenly Canaan; to the which, there is as ready a way and as speedy a passage, from one place, as from another. But as the body, when once glorified, shall soon be wheresoever the soul will: so soon shall be the soul where God wills, when once delivered.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
(32) The days of Terah.—See note on Genesis 11:26. According to the Samaritan text, Abram left Haran in the same year as that in which Terah died. Nahor had probably joined Terah about this time, as we find him subsequently settled in Haran (Genesis 24:10); and moreover, Abram is expressly commanded to leave “his kindred and his father’s house,” whereas all those who are mentioned by name as going with Terah shared in Abram’s subsequent migration. (See Genesis 11:31.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
|-------------------------------------------------| | A TABLE | | | | SHOWING THE | | | | GENEALOGY OF THE PATRIARCHS | | | | FROM | | | | ADAM TO JACOB | | | | (A Period of 2168 Years) | | | | AND ALSO | | | | WHICH OF THE PATRIARCHS WERE | | CONTEMPORARY WITH EACH OTHER | | -------------------------- | | | | Presented to Dr. Clarke, for his | | Commentary by William Blair, Esq. | |-------------------------------------------------| |--------------------------------------------------| | ADAM | NOAH | SHEM | |was contemporary|was contemporary|was contemporary| | with | with | with | | Years| Years| Years| |LAMECH 56|LAMECH 595|LAMECH 93| |METHUSELAH 243|METHUSELAH 600|METHUSELAH 98| |JARED 470|JARED 366|NOAH 448| |MAHALELEEL 535|MAHALELEEL 234|after the flood | |CAINAN 605|CAINAN 179|ABRAHAM 150| |ENOS 695|ENOS 84|ISAAC 50| |--------------------------------------------------| |----------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Age| |Born| | |D |D | | | at| L A|A.M.|Died| | A | A | | BIRTH OF CHRIST | the| i f| and|A.M.| GENEALOGY | T | T | | ANNO MUNDI 4004 |birth| v t|Died| | OF THE | E| E| | | of| e e|Aged| | PATRIARCHS | | | | | the| d r| | | |A. |B.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 11:32
32. two hundred and five years] For this figure the Samaritan version gives 145, obviously in order to make the year of Abram’s departure from Haran (when Abram was 75 years old; see Genesis 12:4) coincide with the year of Terah’s death, since Abram was born (Genesis 11:26) in Terah’s 70th year. It is this tradition which is followed by Stephen, Acts 7:4. In this Table it is possible to follow the different chronologies of the Massoretic, Samaritan, and Septuagint Text (L = Lucian). (a) The Samaritan Text (except in the case of Shem, Nahor, and Terah) adds 100 years to the ages at the birth of the firstborn: in the case of Nahor, it adds 50. The Septuagint Text does the same. (b) The Samaritan Text (except in the case of Shem, Eber, Nahor, and Terah) deducts 100 years from the ages subsequent to the birth of the firstborn; in the case of Eber it deducts 160 years; in the case of Nahor it deducts 50 years; in the case of Terah it deducts 60 years. The Septuagint Text adds in the case of Arpachshad 27 years; and of Nahor 10 years; and deducts in the case of Shelah 73 years, and of Eber 60 years. (c) In chap. 11 only nine generations are recorded, as against ten in chap. 5. The Septuagint, by inserting Cainan, secures the number ten. (d) It will be noticed that the ages of the Shemite Patriarchs become greatly diminished in duration after Eber.
(e) The difficulty, occasioned by Genesis 11:32 (Terah’s death in Haran at the age of 205), and by Genesis 12:4 (Abram’s departure from Haran at the age of 75, when Terah was 145 years old (cf. Genesis 11:26)), is obviated in the Samaritan Text, according to which Terah died at the age of 145, the year of Abram’s departure.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 11:32
32. Two hundred and five years — We see, from Genesis 12:4, that Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran.