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.

Featured Verse

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.

Psalms 61:6KJV

And Shem lived after he begat Arphaxad five hundred years, and begat sons and daughters.

Genesis 11:11KJV

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.

Genesis 47:9KJV

And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years.

Genesis 35:28KJV

And Aaron was an hundred and twenty and three years old when he died in mount Hor.

Numbers 33:39KJV

And Mahalaleel lived after he begat Jared eight hundred and thirty years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:16KJV

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Proverbs 28:16KJV

And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.

Genesis 24:1KJV

And Enos lived after he begat Cainan eight hundred and fifteen years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:10KJV

And all the days of Enos were nine hundred and five years: and he died.

Genesis 5:11KJV

And Methuselah lived an hundred eighty and seven years, and begat Lamech:

Genesis 5:25KJV

And Methuselah lived after he begat Lamech seven hundred eighty and two years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:26KJV

And Cainan lived after he begat Mahalaleel eight hundred and forty years, and begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:13KJV

And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years: and he died.

Genesis 5:27KJV

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.

Deuteronomy 11:9KJV

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.

Numbers 14:38KJV

And all the days of Cainan were nine hundred and ten years: and he died.

Genesis 5:14KJV

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.

Joshua 14:10KJV

For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.

Proverbs 9:11KJV

And all the days of Noah were nine hundred and fifty years: and he died.

Genesis 9:29KJV

And Sarah was an hundred and seven and twenty years old: these were the years of the life of Sarah.

Genesis 23:1KJV

He asked life of thee, and thou gavest it him, even length of days for ever and ever.

Psalms 21:4KJV

And the days of Adam after he had begotten Seth were eight hundred years: and he begat sons and daughters:

Genesis 5:4KJV

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Proverbs 3:2KJV

And all the days of Mahalaleel were eight hundred ninety and five years: and he died.

Genesis 5:17KJV

And they answered, Thy servant our father is in good health, he is yet alive. And they bowed down their heads, and made obeisance.

Genesis 43:28KJV

And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.

Genesis 25:7KJV

And Noah lived after the flood three hundred and fifty years.

Genesis 9:28KJV

And all the days of Jared were nine hundred sixty and two years: and he died.

Genesis 5:20KJV

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.

Deuteronomy 6:2KJV

And Joseph dwelt in Egypt, he, and his father’s house: and Joseph lived an hundred and ten years.

Genesis 50:22KJV

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.