KJV ORIGINAL
And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Abraham lived for one hundred seventy-five years.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse records that Abraham lived to be 175 years old, marking the end of his long and blessed life.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in the account of Abraham's death around 2000 BC, when lifespans were much longer than today according to biblical records. Abraham had lived through many significant events - from leaving his homeland in Ur to becoming the father of nations through Isaac and Ishmael. His death marked the end of an era and the transition of God's covenant promises to the next generation.
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