Abraham lived for 175 years,
Parallel translations
- WEB These are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred seventy-five years.
- KJV And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
- BSB Abraham lived a total of 175 years.
- NKJV This is the sum of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived: one hundred and seventy-five years.
- NASB These are all the years of Abraham’s life that he lived, 175 years.
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Abraham's full lifespan was one hundred seventy-five years.
Overview
The summary of Abraham's years prepares for the account of his death. His long life testifies to God's faithfulness across decades of pilgrimage and promise. Abraham dies having seen the covenant child grow and the bride secured, though the fullness of the promise still lay far ahead in Christ.
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- Gen 12:4So Abram went, as Yahweh had told him. Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran.
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