Genesis 25:7
Genesis 25:7 in Multiple Translations
Abraham lived a total of 175 years.
And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, a hundred threescore and fifteen years.
Now the years of Abraham's life were a hundred and seventy-five.
Abraham lived to be 175
And this is the age of Abrahams life, which he liued, an hundreth seuentie and fiue yeere.
And these [are] the days of the years of the life of Abraham, which he lived, a hundred and seventy and five years;
These are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred seventy-five years.
And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, a hundred and seventy five years.
And the days of Abraham’s life were a hundred and seventy-five years.
Abraham lived until he was 175 years old.
Abraham lived a long time, until he was a very old man. He lived until he was 175 years old. He had a good long life, then he breathed for the last time, and he died.
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Genesis 25:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
יְמֵ֛י
שְׁנֵֽי
חַיֵּ֥י
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
אֲשֶׁר
חָ֑י
מְאַ֥ת
שָׁנָ֛ה
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֥ים
שָׁנָ֖ה
וְ/חָמֵ֥שׁ
שָׁנִֽים
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Conj | Pron
יְמֵ֛י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
שְׁנֵֽי
shâneh
H8141
year
Adj
חַיֵּ֥י
chay
H2416
alive
N-mp
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
Abraham
N-proper
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Rel
חָ֑י
châyay
H2425
to live
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
מְאַ֥ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָ֛ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
seventy
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וְ/חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
five
Conj | Adj
שָׁנִֽים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 25:7
וְ/אֵ֗לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Conj | Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
יְמֵ֛י
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.
שְׁנֵֽי
shâneh
H8141
"year"
Adj
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.
חַיֵּ֥י
chay
H2416
"alive"
N-mp
In the Bible, this word means life or being alive. It can refer to physical life, like in Genesis 1:20, or spiritual life, like in Psalm 30:5.
Definition: adj 1) living, alive 1a) green (of vegetation) 1b) flowing, fresh (of water) 1c) lively, active (of man) 1d) reviving (of the springtime) Aramaic equivalent: chay (חַי "living" H2417)
Usage: Occurs in 450 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, [phrase] merry, multitude, [phrase] (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. See also: Genesis 1:20; Deuteronomy 4:9; 2 Kings 5:16.
אַבְרָהָ֖ם
ʼAbrâhâm
H85
"Abraham"
N-proper
Abraham was a key figure in the Bible, the later name of Abram, and father of many children, including Ishmael and Isaac. He is first mentioned in Genesis 11:26 and his story is told throughout the book of Genesis. Abraham's life and faith are still studied today.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.11.26; son of: Terah (H8646); brother of: Nahor (H5152H), Haran (H2039) and Sarah (H8283); married to Sarah (H8283), Hagar (H1904) and Keturah (H6989); father of: Ishmael (H3458), Isaac (H3327), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); also called Abram at Gen.11.26--17.5; 2x § Abraham = "father of a multitude" or "chief of multitude" friend of God and founder of Hebrew nation via God's elective covenant
Usage: Occurs in 159 OT verses. KJV: Abraham. See also: Genesis 17:5; Genesis 24:9; Psalms 47:10.
אֲשֶׁר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
חָ֑י
châyay
H2425
"to live"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
This verb means to have life, to be alive, and to stay alive. It is used in the Bible to talk about living a long and healthy life, and is translated as 'to live' or 'to save life'.
Definition: 1) to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, live prosperously, live for ever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life or health 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to live 1a1a) to have life 1a1b) to continue in life, remain alive 1a1c) to sustain life, to live on or upon 1a1d) to live (prosperously) 1a2) to revive, be quickened 1a2a) from sickness 1a2b) from discouragement 1a2c) from faintness 1a2d) from death 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to preserve alive, let live 1b2) to give life 1b3) to quicken, revive, refresh 1b3a) to restore to life 1b3b) to cause to grow 1b3c) to restore 1b3d) to revive 1c) (Hiph) 1c1) to preserve alive, let live 1c2) to quicken, revive 1c2a) to restore (to health) 1c2b) to revive 1c2c) to restore to life
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: live, save life. See also: Genesis 3:22; Deuteronomy 19:4; Ezekiel 47:9.
מְאַ֥ת
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.
שָׁנָ֛ה
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.
וְ/שִׁבְעִ֥ים
shibʻîym
H7657
"seventy"
Conj | Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means the number seventy, like the seventy disciples Jesus sent out in Luke 10:1. It appears in phrases like threescore and ten. The KJV Bible uses it to describe groups of seventy people.
Definition: seventy
Usage: Occurs in 90 OT verses. KJV: seventy, threescore and ten ([phrase] -teen). See also: Genesis 4:24; Judges 9:2; Psalms 90:10.
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.
וְ/חָמֵ֥שׁ
châmêsh
H2568
"five"
Conj | 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.
שָׁנִֽים
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.
Study Notes — Genesis 25:7
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- Genesis 25:7 Summary
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
- Sermons on Genesis 25:7
Context — The Death of Abraham
5Abraham left everything he owned to Isaac.
6But while he was still alive, Abraham gave gifts to the sons of his concubines and sent them away from his son Isaac to the land of the east.
7Abraham lived a total of 175 years.
8And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people. 9His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite.Cross References
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| 1 | Genesis 12:4 | So Abram departed, as the LORD had directed him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he left Haran. |
Genesis 25:7 Summary
Genesis 25:7 tells us that Abraham lived a total of 175 years, which is a remarkable length of time. This verse reminds us that Abraham's life was a testament to God's faithfulness and promise-keeping, as seen in Genesis 12:2 and Genesis 17:1-14. Just like Abraham, we can trust in God's promises and live a life of faith, knowing that He is always with us and will guide us through all the ups and downs of life (Psalm 23:4, Isaiah 41:10). By looking to Abraham's example, we can learn to trust in God's sovereignty and live a life that honors Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can we learn about Abraham's life from the fact that he lived 175 years?
Abraham's long life, as stated in Genesis 25:7, is a testament to God's promise to him, as seen in Genesis 12:2, where God says He will make Abraham's name great and bless him.
How does Abraham's age at death compare to others in the Bible?
Abraham lived a relatively long life, but not as long as some of the other patriarchs, such as Methuselah, who lived 969 years, as recorded in Genesis 5:27.
What was the significance of Abraham's age being recorded in the Bible?
The recording of Abraham's age serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His promises, as Abraham's life was a testament to God's covenant with him, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14.
How does Abraham's life and death relate to the broader theme of faith and trust in God?
Abraham's life, including his 175 years, demonstrates his faith and trust in God, as seen in Hebrews 11:8-10, where Abraham is commended for his faith, and his example encourages us to trust in God's promises as well.
Reflection Questions
- What can I learn from Abraham's example about trusting in God's promises and living a life of faith?
- How can I apply the principle of trusting in God's sovereignty, as seen in Abraham's life, to my own life and circumstances?
- What does Abraham's long life teach me about the importance of perseverance and patience in my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I, like Abraham, demonstrate my faith and trust in God to those around me, and leave a lasting legacy of faith?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 25:7
And these [are] the days of the years of Abraham's life, which he lived,.... Being about to die, an account is given of his age, which was an hundred threescore and fifteen years; one hundred and
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 25:7
And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years. These are the days of ... Abraham. His death is here related, though he lived until Jacob and Esau were fifteen years.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
Genesis 25:7 And these [are] the days of the years of Abraham’ s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.Ver. 7. !!An hundred threescore and fifteen years.] He was sixty-five when he came out of Haran: a whole hundred years he was a stranger in the land, contenting himself with the bare promise of God, and "dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise." Salmanticensis giveth him this eulogy: Erat modestus, mimineque invidus, spiritu depresso, animoque humili, et munificus admodum. Beatus ipse, et beati filii eius post eum.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
(7) An hundred threescore and fifteen years.—As Abraham was seventy-five years of age when he left Haran (Genesis 12:4), his sojourn in Canaan lasted just a century, one quarter of which was spent in the long trial of his faith before Isaac was granted to him. As, however, Esau and Jacob were born when Isaac was sixty years of age (Genesis 25:26), they would be fifteen at Abraham’s death, and probably had often seen their grandfather, and received his blessing. Abraham . . . was gathered to his people.—Upon the belief in a future life implied in these words, see Note on Genesis 15:15, and comp. Hebrews 11:16.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
Verse 7. The days of the years, c.] There is a beauty in this expression which is not sufficiently regarded. Good men do not live by centuries, though many such have lived several hundred years, nor do they count their lives even by years, but by days, living as if they were the creatures only of A DAY having no more time than they can with any propriety call their own, and living that day in reference to eternity.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 25:7
7–11 (P). The Death of Abraham This passage is from P, recording the age of Abraham and the place of his burial, and following directly upon the death and burial of Sarah (chap. 23).
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 25:7
7. The days of the years — This form of expression is impressive, and served to intensify the idea of the long life of one hundred and seventy-five years. Comp. Genesis 35:28-29; and Genesis 47:9. How many days in these years!
Sermons on Genesis 25:7
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(Genesis) Genesis 25:5-18 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the genealogy of Abraham and the significance of the rejected line and the line leading to Christ. The preacher highlights that the rejected |
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Servants of All by Elisabeth Elliot | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others and getting rid of self-pity. He references Isaiah 58:10, which states that if one pours themselves out for |
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(Genesis) Genesis 12:4-9 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of obedience to God in order to receive blessings. The preacher uses the example of Abram, who only saw God appear to him aft |
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(Genesis) 24 - the First Great Pilgrim Father by S. Lewis Johnson | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the life of Abram and highlights three key aspects. Firstly, the promises of God played a significant role in Abram's life, as he believed a |
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Man's Cause and It's Effect gen.11:1-9 by J. Henry Brown | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of the Tower of Babel from the book of Genesis. He highlights how the people of that time decided to build a city and a tower that |
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Abraham, My Friend: 07 Back on the Flight Path by Ron Bailey | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of the "Gospel of the Second Chance" using the story of Jonah and Abraham from the Bible. He emphasizes that God is a God of grace |
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The Journey by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that Abraham did not have a Bible, but God still spoke to him and guided him. The preacher encourages the audience to be open to God's appro |