KJV ORIGINAL
And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Isaac lived to be one hundred and eighty years old.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse tells us that Isaac lived a full, long life of 180 years.
📚 Historical Context
This verse marks the end of Isaac's life story in Genesis. Isaac was the son of Abraham and father of Jacob (Israel) and Esau, making him a crucial patriarch in the lineage leading to the twelve tribes of Israel. In ancient times, reaching such an advanced age was seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor.
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