31 Bible Verses About Longevity
Bible verses about Longevity
Scripture offers profound insights into longevity, not merely as the accumulation of years, but as a testament to a life lived in alignment with God's will. Exploring verses on this topic invites us to consider the blessings bestowed upon those who honor Him and walk in His ways. It prompts reflection on the relationship between obedience, wisdom, and a flourishing life. Through these verses, we gain a deeper understanding of God's promises and the potential for a long and fulfilling existence rooted in faith, service, and devotion. Delving into these scriptures is an invitation to examine our own lives and seek a path that leads to both earthly and eternal well-being.
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Genesis 5:17 (KJV)
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
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Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations.
And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.
And Jacob said unto Pharaoh, The days of the years of my pilgrimage are an hundred and thirty years: few and evil have the days of the years of my life been, and have not attained unto the days of the years of the life of my fathers in the days of their pilgrimage.
And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.
And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.
And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:
The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.
And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.
And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:
And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:
And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:
And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.
And that ye may prolong your days in the land, which the Lord sware unto your fathers to give unto them and to their seed, a land that floweth with milk and honey.
But Joshua the son of Nun, and Caleb the son of Jephunneh, which were of the men that went to search the land, lived still.
And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.
And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old.
For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.
And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah.
He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.
And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:
For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.
And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.
And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.
And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.
And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.
That thou mightest fear the Lord thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.
And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father’s house: and Joseph lived an hundred and ten years.
The Bible's verses on longevity offer more than just promises of long life; they provide a profound framework for understanding a life well-lived. They emphasize the interconnectedness of obedience, wisdom, righteousness, and reverence for God with the potential for extended years. While longevity isn't guaranteed, these scriptures suggest that cultivating a life aligned with God's principles fosters a state of being conducive to wholeness and flourishing, which may, in turn, contribute to a longer lifespan. Let these verses prompt reflection on our own lives, urging us to prioritize spiritual growth and ethical conduct. By embracing wisdom, showing compassion, and remaining faithful, we not only honor God but also cultivate a life rich in purpose, meaning, and potentially, extended years to serve and bless others. Ultimately, the value lies not just in the length of our days, but in the depth and impact of the life we live.