Genesis 35:28 - The Death of Isaac

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The Death of Isaac
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

Genesis 25:7-8
Abraham lived a total of 175 years. / And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.Genesis 47:9
“My travels have lasted 130 years,” Jacob replied. “My years have been few and hard, and they have not matched the years of the travels of my fathers.”Genesis 50:26
So Joseph died at the age of 110. And they embalmed his body and placed it in a coffin in Egypt.Job 42:16-17
After this, Job lived 140 years and saw his children and their children to the fourth generation. / And so Job died, old and full of years.Psalm 90:10
The length of our days is seventy years—or eighty if we are strong—yet their pride is but labor and sorrow, for they quickly pass, and we fly away.Psalm 39:4-5
“Show me, O LORD, my end and the measure of my days. Let me know how fleeting my life is. / You, indeed, have made my days as handbreadths, and my lifetime as nothing before You. Truly each man at his best exists as but a breath. SelahHebrews 11:21
By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of Joseph’s sons and worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.Hebrews 11:13
All these people died in faith, without having received the things they were promised. However, they saw them and welcomed them from afar. And they acknowledged that they were strangers and exiles on the earth.James 4:14
You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.1 Chronicles 29:28
He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.1 Kings 2:10
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.1 Kings 1:1
Now King David was old and well along in years, and though they covered him with blankets, he could not keep warm.1 Samuel 25:1
When Samuel died, all Israel gathered to mourn for him; and they buried him at his home in Ramah. Then David set out and went down to the Wilderness of Paran.1 Samuel 28:3
Now by this time Samuel had died, and all Israel had mourned for him and buried him in Ramah, his own city. And Saul had removed the mediums and spiritists from the land.Acts 7:15-16
So Jacob went down to Egypt, where he and our fathers died. / Their bones were carried back to Shechem and placed in the tomb that Abraham had bought from the sons of Hamor at Shechem for a price he paid in silver.

Genesis 25:7
And these are the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.

Genesis 47:28
And Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years: so the whole age of Jacob was an hundred forty and seven years.

Genesis 50:26
So Joseph died, being an hundred and ten years old: and they embalmed him, and he was put in a coffin in Egypt.

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Genesis 35

And Isaac lived
Isaac, the son of Abraham and Sarah, is a central patriarch in the biblical narrative. His life is marked by significant events, including the near-sacrifice on Mount Moriah, his marriage to Rebekah, and the birth of his sons Esau and Jacob. Isaac's life is a continuation of the Abrahamic covenant, emphasizing God's promise to make Abraham's descendants a great nation. Isaac's experiences reflect themes of faith, obedience, and God's providence.

180 years.
Isaac's lifespan of 180 years is notable, as it reflects the long lifespans of the patriarchs, which gradually decrease over generations. This longevity is seen as a sign of God's blessing and favor. Isaac's age at death places him in the context of the patriarchal era, a time when God was establishing His covenant people. His lifespan also connects him to the broader narrative of Genesis, where the ages of the patriarchs are often recorded to emphasize their significance in God's redemptive plan. Isaac's life and death serve as a bridge between the stories of Abraham and Jacob, highlighting the continuity of God's promises through generations.

Persons / Places / Events

1. Isaac
The son of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac is a patriarch in the lineage of the Israelites. His life is marked by faith and obedience to God, and he is a key figure in the covenantal promises given to Abraham.

2. Hebron
Although not mentioned directly in this verse, Hebron is significant as the place where Isaac spent much of his life and where he was eventually buried. It is a city with deep patriarchal roots, being associated with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

3. Death of Isaac
This event marks the end of Isaac's life, a transition in the account of Genesis, and the continuation of God's covenant through his descendants.

Teaching Points

The Faithfulness of God Across Generations
Isaac's long life is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to Abraham and his descendants. Reflect on how God remains faithful in your life and across generations.

The Importance of Legacy
Isaac's life and death remind us of the legacy we leave behind. Consider how your actions and faith can impact future generations.

The Continuity of God's Plan
Despite human frailty and mortality, God's plan continues. Trust in God's overarching plan for your life, even when you cannot see the full picture.

The Role of Patience in Faith
Isaac's life, marked by waiting and patience, teaches us the value of trusting God's timing. Practice patience in your spiritual journey, knowing that God's timing is perfect.

The Significance of Family and Heritage
Isaac's burial in Hebron with his ancestors highlights the importance of family and spiritual heritage. Reflect on how you can honor and contribute to your family's spiritual legacy.

Lists and Questions

Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 35Is the 175-year lifespan of Abraham (Genesis 25:7–8) historically or scientifically credible? Where is the historical or archaeological evidence to support Job's remarkable longevity and wealth mentioned in Job 42:16–17? In Genesis 6:3, why limit humanity's lifespan to 120 years if people later lived longer, as mentioned elsewhere in the Bible?How is it scientifically possible for Adam to have lived 930 years (Genesis 5:5)?

(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.

Verse 28. - And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years. At this time Jacob was 120; but at 130 he stood before Pharaoh in Egypt, at which date Joseph had been 10 years governor. He was therefore 120 when Joseph was promoted at the age of 30, and 107 when Joseph was sold; consequently Isaac was 167 years of age when Joseph was sold, so that he must have survived that event and sympathized with Jacob his son for a period of 13 years. Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And Isaac
יִצְחָ֑ק (yiṣ·ḥāq)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3327: Isaac -- 'he laughs', son of Abraham and Sarah

lived
וַיִּֽהְי֖וּ (way·yih·yū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

180
מְאַ֥ת (mə·’aṯ)
Number - feminine singular construct
Strong's 3967: A hundred

years.
שָׁנָ֖ה (šā·nāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 8141: A year

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