Genesis 35:28
Genesis 35:28 in Multiple Translations
And Isaac lived 180 years.
And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.
And the days of Isaac were a hundred and fourscore years.
And Isaac was a hundred and eighty years old.
Isaac lived to be 180
And the daies of Izhak were an hundreth and fourescore yeeres.
And the days of Isaac are a hundred and eighty years,
The days of Isaac were one hundred eighty years.
And the days of Isaac were a hundred and eighty years.
And the days of Isaac were a hundred and eighty years.
Isaac lived until he was 180 years old.
Isaac lived until he was 180 years old.
Berean Amplified Bible — Genesis 35:28
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Genesis 35:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽהְי֖וּ
יְמֵ֣י
יִצְחָ֑ק
מְאַ֥ת
שָׁנָ֖ה
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
שָׁנָֽה
וַ/יִּֽהְי֖וּ
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
יְמֵ֣י
yôwm
H3117
day
N-mp
יִצְחָ֑ק
Yitschâq
H3327
Isaac
N-proper
מְאַ֥ת
mêʼâh
H3967
hundred
Adj
שָׁנָ֖ה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
eighty
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָֽה
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
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Hebrew Word Reference — Genesis 35:28
וַ/יִּֽהְי֖וּ
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.
יְמֵ֣י
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.
יִצְחָ֑ק
Yitschâq
H3327
"Isaac"
N-proper
Isaac, son of Abraham and Sarah, means 'he laughs' and is the father of Esau and Israel. He is first mentioned in Genesis 17:19. Isaac is a key figure in the Bible, playing a role in the patriarchal stories.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.17.19; son of: Abraham (H0085) and Sarah (H8283); half-brother of: Ishmael (H3458), Zimran (H2175), Jokshan (H3370), Medan (H4091), Midian (H4080), Ishbak (H3435) and Shuah (H7744); married to Rebekah (H7259); father of: Esau (H6215) and Israel (H3478) § Isaac = "he laughs" son of Abraham by Sarah his wife and father of Jacob and Esau
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Isaac. Compare H3446 (יִשְׂחָק). See also: Genesis 17:19; Genesis 27:30; 2 Chronicles 30:6.
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.
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.
וּ/שְׁמֹנִ֥ים
shᵉmônîym
H8084
"eighty"
Conj | Adj
This Hebrew word means eighty or eightieth, used in numbers and counting. It appears in the Bible to describe quantities and ages. In Genesis and other books, it is used to count people, animals, and years.
Definition: 1) eighty, fourscore 1a) eighty (as cardinal number) 1b) eightieth (as ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: eighty(-ieth), fourscore. See also: Genesis 5:25; 2 Kings 19:35; Psalms 90:10.
שָׁנָֽה
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.
Study Notes — Genesis 35:28
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:28
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:28
- Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:28
- Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:28
- Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:28
- Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 35:28
- Sermons on Genesis 35:28
Context — The Death of Isaac
26And the sons of Leah’s maidservant Zilpah were Gad and Asher. These are the sons of Jacob, who were born to him in Paddan-aram.
27Jacob returned to his father Isaac at Mamre, near Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), where Abraham and Isaac had stayed.
28And Isaac lived 180 years.
29Then he breathed his last and died and was gathered to his people, old and full of years. And his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 25:7 | Abraham lived a total of 175 years. |
| 2 | Genesis 50:26 | So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt. |
| 3 | Genesis 47:28 | And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years, and the length of his life was 147 years. |
Genesis 35:28 Summary
Genesis 35:28 tells us that Isaac lived 180 years, which was a long and full life. This verse reminds us that God is faithful and blesses those who follow Him, just like He did with Isaac and his father Abraham (Genesis 25:7-8). Isaac's long life also shows us that God's plan is always fulfilled, even if it takes many years. As we reflect on Isaac's life, we can learn to trust God's plan and timing for our own lives, just as it says in Psalm 138:8, 'The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me.'
Frequently Asked Questions
How long did Isaac live according to Genesis 35:28?
Isaac lived 180 years, as stated in Genesis 35:28, which is a long and full life, as also described in Genesis 35:29 where it says he was old and full of years.
What can we learn about Isaac's life from the fact that he lived 180 years?
The fact that Isaac lived 180 years teaches us that God is faithful to His promises and blesses those who follow Him, as seen in the life of Abraham in Genesis 25:7-8 where Abraham lived 175 years.
How does the length of Isaac's life compare to other biblical figures?
Isaac's lifespan of 180 years is comparable to other patriarchs like Abraham, who lived 175 years, and Jacob, who lived 147 years, as recorded in Genesis 47:28.
What is the significance of Isaac's age at death in the biblical narrative?
Isaac's age at death serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the fulfillment of His plan, as seen in Genesis 25:11 where it says Abraham died at a ripe old age, and in Genesis 35:29 where Isaac is gathered to his people after a full life.
Reflection Questions
- What does Isaac's long life teach me about God's faithfulness and promise-keeping?
- How can I apply the principles of longevity and faithfulness from Isaac's life to my own walk with God?
- In what ways can I honor God with the time and life He has given me, just as Isaac did with his 180 years?
- What does the biblical account of Isaac's life and death reveal about the importance of legacy and the impact of our lives on future generations?
Gill's Exposition on Genesis 35:28
And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years. He lived, forty years after he had made his will, and blessed his two sons.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Genesis 35:28
And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years. The days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.
Trapp's Commentary on Genesis 35:28
Genesis 35:28 And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.Ver. 29. And Isaac gave up the ghost.] Twelve years after Joseph was sold, and forty years after he first became blind. Three special friends Jacob buries, in this chapter. Crosses come thick: be patient.
Ellicott's Commentary on Genesis 35:28
(28) The days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.—As Isaac was sixty when his sons were born, Jacob was one hundred and twenty years of age at his father’s death, and one hundred and thirty when he appeared before Pharaoh (Genesis 47:9). Now, as Joseph was seventeen when sold into Egypt (Genesis 37:2), and thirty when raised to power (Genesis 41:46), and as the seven years of plenty and two of the years of famine had passed before Jacob went down into Egypt, it follows that the cruel deed, whereby he was robbed of his favourite child, was committed about twelve years before the death of Isaac.
Cambridge Bible on Genesis 35:28
28. the days of Isaac] Isaac is here credited with a longer life by 5 years than Abraham. Cf. Genesis 25:7. Comparing this verse with Genesis 25:20, Genesis 26:34, Jacob, according to P, was 120 years old at his father’s death; he had left his father at the age of 40; and had resided in Canaan for nearly 60 years. There is no mention of his having visited Isaac again.
Whedon's Commentary on Genesis 35:28
28. Hundred and fourscore years — He lived five years more than his father Abraham. Genesis 25:7.
Sermons on Genesis 35:28
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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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(Through the Bible) Exodus 1-5 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that God is not just a passive observer of our struggles and suffering. He takes action to deliver His people from their hardships. The prea |
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The Birth of Our Lord Jesus Christ by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, stating that it is one book despite being composed of many individual books. The sermon explores the theme of death |
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The Must of All Musts by Ian Paisley | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the unity of the Bible, despite it being a collection of 66 books. He highlights the deaths and death bed scenes of various individuals in t |
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(Through the Bible) Genesis - Part 3 by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the lives of Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph as portrayed in Genesis, highlighting themes of arranged marriages by God, fatherly concerns for children's marriages, |