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Moses was one hundred twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.

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A Miraculous Vigor

All commentators agree that Moses's undiminished strength at 120 was a supernatural gift. In an era when a typical lifespan was 70 years (Psalms 90:10), his clear vision and full physical force were extraordinary signs of God's special favor upon His servant.

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Deuteronomy

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John Calvin

John Calvin

On Deuteronomy 34:7

16th Century

Theologian

And Moses was one hundred and twenty years old. Again, he celebrates a special favor of God, namely, that all the senses of Moses remained…

John Gill

John Gill

On Deuteronomy 34:7

17th Century

Pastor

And Moses [was] a hundred and twenty years old when he died ,
&c.] Which age of his may be divided into three equal periods, f…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Deuteronomy 34:5–8

17th Century

Minister

Moses obeyed this command of God as willingly as any other, though it seemed harder. In this he resembled our Lord Jesus Christ. But he died in hon…