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He breathed his last and joined his ancestors in death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/genesis/25.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/genesis/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full <i>of years</i>; and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/genesis/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Then Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full <i>of years,</i> and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/genesis/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man and satisfied <i>with life;</i> and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied with life; and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/genesis/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Abraham breathed his last and died in a ripe old age, an old man and satisfied <i>with life;</i> and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/genesis/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full <i>of days</i>; and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/genesis/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham breathed his last and he died at a good old age, an old man who was satisfied [with life]; and he was gathered to his people [who had preceded him in death].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/genesis/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He took his last breath and died at a good old age, old and contented, and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/genesis/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />He took his last breath and died at a ripe old age, old and contented, and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/genesis/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/genesis/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/genesis/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then he took his last breath, and died at a very old age. After a long and full life, he joined his ancestors in death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/genesis/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />then passed away, dying at a ripe old age, having lived a full life, and joined his ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/genesis/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham breathed his last and died at a good old age, an old man who had lived a full life. He joined his ancestors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/genesis/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham breathed his last, and died in a good old age, an old man and satisfied, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/genesis/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Then Abraham expired, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Majority Text Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/genesis/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And at a ripe old age he breathed his last and died, old and contented, and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/genesis/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Abraham gave up his spirit, and died at a good old age, an old man, and full of years, and was gathered to his people. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/genesis/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and Abraham expires, and dies in a good old age, aged and satisfied, and is gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/genesis/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and Abraham expireth, and dieth in a good old age, aged and satisfied, and is gathered unto his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/genesis/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Abraham shall expire, and shall die in a good old age, and being filled; and he shall be added to his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/genesis/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And decaying he died in a good old age, and having lived a long time, and being full of days: and was gathered to his people. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/genesis/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And declining, he died in a good old age, and at an advanced stage of life, and full of days. And he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/genesis/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Then he breathed his last, dying at a ripe old age, grown old after a full life; and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/genesis/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Abraham breathed his last and died in a good old age, an old man and full of years, and was gathered to his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/genesis/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Then Abraham became sick, and died in a good old age, an old man satisfied with his days; and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/genesis/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Abraham became ill and died in a good old age; he was old and satisfied with his days and was gathered to his people.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/genesis/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Abraham expired, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/genesis/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Abraam failing died in a good old age, an old man and full of days, and was added to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/genesis/25-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7ehevn8iSgc?start=5803" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/genesis/25.htm">The Death of Abraham</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7</span>Abraham lived a total of 175 years. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·w·ḇāh (Adj-fs) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">And at a ripe</a> <a href="/hebrew/7872.htm" title="7872: bə·śê·ḇāh (Prep-b:: N-fs) -- Hoary head, old age. Feminine of seyb; old age.">old age</a> <a href="/hebrew/1478.htm" title="1478: way·yiḡ·wa‘ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To expire, perish, die. A primitive root; to breathe out, i.e. expire.">he breathed his last</a> <a href="/hebrew/4191.htm" title="4191: way·yā·māṯ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To die. A primitive root: to die; causatively, to kill.">and died,</a> <a href="/hebrew/85.htm" title="85: ’aḇ·rā·hām (N-proper-ms) -- Contracted from 'ab and an unused root; father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2205.htm" title="2205: zā·qên (Adj-ms) -- Old. From zaqen; old.">old</a> <a href="/hebrew/7649.htm" title="7649: wə·śā·ḇê·a‘ (Conj-w:: Adj-ms) -- Sated, satisfied, surfeited. From saba'; satiated.">and contented,</a> <a href="/hebrew/622.htm" title="622: way·yê·’ā·sep̄ (Conj-w:: V-Nifal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To gather, remove. A primitive root; to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. Remove.">and was gathered</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am·māw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">his people.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>His sons Isaac and Ishmael buried him in the cave of Machpelah near Mamre, in the field of Ephron son of Zohar the Hittite.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a></span><br />You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a ripe old age.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/5-26.htm">Job 5:26</a></span><br />You will come to the grave in full vigor, like a sheaf of grain gathered in season.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">1 Chronicles 29:28</a></span><br />He died at a ripe old age, full of years, riches, and honor, and his son Solomon reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Philippians 1:21-23</a></span><br />For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. / But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know. / I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-6.htm">2 Timothy 4:6-8</a></span><br />For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. / I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a></span><br />Then 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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">Genesis 49:33</a></span><br />When Jacob had finished instructing his sons, he pulled his feet into the bed and breathed his last, and he was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/20-24.htm">Numbers 20:24</a></span><br />“Aaron will be gathered to his people; he will not enter the land that I have given the Israelites, because both of you rebelled against My command at the waters of Meribah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/numbers/27-13.htm">Numbers 27:13</a></span><br />After you have seen it, you too will be gathered to your people, as your brother Aaron was;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/32-50.htm">Deuteronomy 32:50</a></span><br />And there on the mountain that you climb, you will die and be gathered to your people, just as your brother Aaron died on Mount Hor and was gathered to his people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">1 Kings 2:10</a></span><br />Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/7-5.htm">Acts 7:5</a></span><br />He gave him no inheritance here, not even a foot of ground. But God promised to give possession of the land to Abraham and his descendants, even though he did not yet have a child.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/2-29.htm">Luke 2:29-30</a></span><br />“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. / For my eyes have seen Your salvation,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-56.htm">John 8:56</a></span><br />Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Then Abraham gave up the ghost, and died in a good old age, an old man, and full of years; and was gathered to his people.</p><p class="hdg">gave.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Genesis 25:17</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the years of the life of Ishmael, an hundred and thirty and seven years: and he gave up the ghost and died; and was gathered unto his people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-18.htm">Genesis 35:18</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as her soul was in departing, (for she died) that she called his name Benoni: but his father called him Benjamin.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">Genesis 49:33</a></b></br> And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people.</p><p class="hdg">good.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a></b></br> And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-28.htm">Genesis 35:28,29</a></b></br> And the days of Isaac were an hundred and fourscore years… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/47-8.htm">Genesis 47:8,9</a></b></br> And Pharaoh said unto Jacob, How old <i>art</i> thou? … </p><p class="hdg">gathered.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">Genesis 25:7</a></b></br> And these <i>are</i> the days of the years of Abraham's life which he lived, an hundred threescore and fifteen years.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a></b></br> And Isaac gave up the ghost, and died, and was gathered unto his people, <i>being</i> old and full of days: and his sons Esau and Jacob buried him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/49-33.htm">Genesis 49:33</a></b></br> And when Jacob had made an end of commanding his sons, he gathered up his feet into the bed, and yielded up the ghost, and was gathered unto his people.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/24-36.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/24-36.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/genesis/2-7.htm">Breathed</a> <a href="/genesis/24-67.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/23-2.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/23-2.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/revelation/20-7.htm">Expired</a> <a href="/job/14-10.htm">Expireth</a> <a href="/genesis/24-1.htm">Full</a> <a href="/genesis/12-5.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/genesis/24-56.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/2-23.htm">Last</a> <a href="/genesis/17-16.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/genesis/24-54.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Ripe</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/genesis/7-22.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/25-10.htm">Abraham</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Age</a> <a href="/genesis/27-1.htm">Aged</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Breathed</a> <a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">Death</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Died</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Dieth</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Expired</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Expireth</a> <a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Full</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Gathered</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Ghost</a> <a href="/genesis/25-32.htm">Good</a> <a href="/genesis/26-22.htm">Last</a> <a href="/genesis/25-16.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/genesis/25-9.htm">Rest</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Ripe</a> <a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Satisfied</a> <a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">Spirit</a><div class="vheading2">Genesis 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-1.htm">The sons of Abraham by Keturah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-5.htm">The division of his goods.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-7.htm">His age, death, and burial.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-11.htm">God blesses Isaac.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-12.htm">The generations of Ishmael.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-17.htm">His age and death.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-19.htm">Isaac prays for Rebekah, being barren.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">22. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-22.htm">The children strive in her womb.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">24. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-24.htm">The birth of Esau and Jacob.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-27.htm">Their different characters and pursuits.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/genesis/25-29.htm">Esau sells his birthright.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the ancient Near Eastern context, longevity was often seen as a sign of God's approval and a reward for righteousness. Abraham lived to be 175 years old, which aligns with the biblical theme of patriarchs living long lives, as seen with figures like Noah and Methuselah. This longevity underscores the fulfillment of God's promises to Abraham, including the promise of numerous descendants and a lasting legacy.<p><b>he breathed his last and died</b><br>The phrase "breathed his last" is a common biblical expression for death, emphasizing the cessation of life as a natural conclusion. In the Hebrew tradition, death is seen as a return to God, the giver of life. Abraham's death marks the end of an era, as he was the first patriarch and the recipient of God's covenant promises. His death is peaceful, indicating a life well-lived in accordance with God's will.<p><b>old and contented</b><br>This description highlights Abraham's satisfaction with his life, suggesting that he had achieved what God intended for him. The term "contented" implies a sense of fulfillment and peace, reflecting the biblical ideal of dying in a state of spiritual and emotional completeness. Abraham's contentment can be linked to his faith and obedience to God, which brought him blessings and a sense of purpose.<p><b>and was gathered to his people</b><br>This phrase is a euphemism for death, indicating a reunion with ancestors in the afterlife. It reflects the belief in an ongoing existence beyond physical death, where the faithful are united with their forebears. In the context of the patriarchs, it suggests a continuity of God's covenant promises through successive generations. This concept is echoed in later scriptures, such as when Jacob and Moses are described similarly at their deaths. It also prefigures the Christian hope of eternal life and reunion with the faithful in heaven.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/abraham.htm">Abraham</a></b><br>The central figure in this verse, Abraham is the patriarch of the Israelites, known for his faith and obedience to God. His life journey is a testament to God's promises and faithfulness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/death_of_abraham.htm">Death of Abraham</a></b><br>This event marks the end of Abraham's earthly life. His death is described with dignity, emphasizing a life well-lived and fulfilled.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/g/gathered_to_his_people.htm">Gathered to his people</a></b><br>This phrase suggests a reunion with ancestors or a continuation of existence beyond death, reflecting the belief in an afterlife or spiritual legacy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_god's_promises.htm">The Fulfillment of God's Promises</a></b><br>Abraham's life and death demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/a_life_well-lived.htm">A Life Well-Lived</a></b><br>The description of Abraham's death as "full of years" encourages believers to live a life of purpose and faithfulness, aiming to leave a legacy of faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_beyond_death.htm">Hope Beyond Death</a></b><br>The phrase "gathered to his people" offers hope of a continued existence beyond death, encouraging believers to live with an eternal perspective.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_obedience.htm">Faith and Obedience</a></b><br>Abraham's life is a model of faith and obedience to God. Believers are called to emulate his trust in God's plan, even when the path is not clear.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_genesis_25.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Genesis 25</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'gathered_to_his_people'_mean.htm">What does "gathered to his people" mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_gath's_role_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'gathered to his people' mean?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_worship.htm">What was Abraham's age at death?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_the_afterlife.htm">What does the Bible say about the afterlife?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/genesis/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 8-10.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Then Abraham gave up the ghost</span> (literally, <span class="accented">breathed out</span>, <span class="accented">a</span> the breath of life), <span class="cmt_word">and died in a good old age</span>, - literally, <span class="accented">in</span> a flood <span class="accented">hoary age</span>, <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. "with a crown of righteousness upon his hoary head" (Hughes) - <span class="cmt_word">an old man, and full of years</span>. Literally, <span class="accented">and satiated</span>, <span class="accented">i</span>.<span class="accented">e</span>. satisfied not merely with life and all its blessings, but with living. The three clauses give an elevated conception of the patriarch s life as that of one who had tasted all the sweets and realized all the ends of a mundane existence, and who accordingly was ripe and ready for transition to a higher sphere. <span class="cmt_word">And was gathered to his people</span>. An expression similar to "going to his fathers" (<a href="/genesis/15-15.htm">Genesis 15:15</a>, q.v.), and to "being gathered to one's fathers" (<a href="/judges/2-10.htm">Judges 2:10</a>). "The phrase is constantly distinguished from departing this life and being buried, denotes the reunion in Sheol with friends who have gone before, and therefore presupposes faith in the personal continuance of a man after death" (Keil). Abraham died in the hope of a better country, even an heavenly (<a href="/hebrews/11-13.htm">Hebrews 11:13-16</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And his sons Isaac and Ishmael</span> - Isaac as the heir takes precedence; but Ishmael, rather than the sons of Keturah, is associated with him at his father's funeral; probably because he was not so distant as they from Hebron (Lunge), or because he was the subject of a special blessing, which they were not (Keil, Murphy); or perhaps simply Ishmael and Isaac united as the eldest sons to perform the last rites to a parent they revered (Kalisch). "Funerals of parents are reconciliations of children (<a href="/genesis/35-29.htm">Genesis 35:29</a>), and differences of contending religionists are often softened at the side of a grave" (Wordsworth) - <span class="cmt_word">buried him</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> on Genesis 23:19) <span class="cmt_word">in the cave of Machpelah, in the field of Ephron the son of Zohar the Hittite, which is before Mamre</span> (<span class="accented">vide</span> on Genesis 23:3-20); <span class="cmt_word">the field which Abraham purchased of the sons of Heth</span> (a repetition which augments the importance of the statement that Abraham did not sleep in a borrowed tomb): <span class="cmt_word">there was Abraham buried, and Sarah his wife.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/genesis/25-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And at a ripe</span><br /><span class="heb">טוֹבָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·w·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">old age</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּשֵׂיבָ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(bə·śê·ḇāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7872.htm">Strong's 7872: </a> </span><span class="str2">Hoary head, old age</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he breathed his last</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיִּגְוַ֨ע</span> <span class="translit">(way·yiḡ·wa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1478.htm">Strong's 1478: </a> </span><span class="str2">To breathe out, expire</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and died,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיָּ֧מָת</span> <span class="translit">(way·yā·māṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4191.htm">Strong's 4191: </a> </span><span class="str2">To die, to kill</span><br /><br /><span class="word">old</span><br /><span class="heb">זָקֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(zā·qên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2205.htm">Strong's 2205: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and contented,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְשָׂבֵ֑עַ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·śā·ḇê·a‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7649.htm">Strong's 7649: </a> </span><span class="str2">Sated, satisfied, surfeited</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and was gathered</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיֵּאָ֖סֶף</span> <span class="translit">(way·yê·’ā·sep̄)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_622.htm">Strong's 622: </a> </span><span class="str2">To gather for, any purpose, to receive, take away, remove</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his people.</span><br /><span class="heb">עַמָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘am·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/genesis/25-8.htm">Genesis 25:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/genesis/25-8.htm">OT Law: Genesis 25:8 Abraham gave up the spirit and died (Gen. 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