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Deuteronomy 31:2
And he said unto them, Iam an hundred and twenty years old this day; I can no more go out and come in: also the LORD hath said unto me, Thou shalt not go over this Jordan.

Acts 7:23,30,36
And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel…

his eye

Genesis 27:1
And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau his eldest son, and said unto him, My son: and he said unto him, Behold,here am I.

Genesis 48:10
Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age,so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he kissed them, and embraced them.

Joshua 14:10,11
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, whilethe children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, Iam this day fourscore and five years old…

yet his eyes were not weak
This phrase indicates that Moses retained his physical strength and clarity of vision until his death. It suggests divine preservation and blessing, as diminished eyesight was common in old age. The preservation of his sight symbolizes spiritual insight and leadership ability, which Moses maintained throughout his life. It also underscores the miraculous nature of his life, as he was able to see the Promised Land from Mount Nebo, though he was not permitted to enter it.

and his vitality had not diminished
Moses' undiminished vitality at 120 years old is a testament to God's sustaining power. It signifies that Moses remained vigorous and capable, both physically and spiritually, until the end of his life. This vitality is a reflection of his close relationship with God and his role as a prophet and leader. It also serves as a type of Christ, who, though crucified, demonstrated ultimate strength and life through His resurrection. Moses' enduring strength is a reminder of the potential for divine empowerment in fulfilling God's purposes.

• Scripture states plainly: “Moses was a hundred and twenty years old when he died” (Deuteronomy 34:7).

•Genesis 6:3 hints at 120 years as a general upper limit; Moses reaches it exactly, displaying God’s sovereign control over lifespans.

• Moses’ age brackets key chapters of redemptive history: born under Pharaoh’s edict (Exodus 1–2), forty years in Egypt, forty in Midian, forty leading Israel (Acts 7:23, 30, 36).

• His longevity testifies that God equips leaders for every season required (Deuteronomy 34:10–12).

•Psalm 90—attributed to Moses—admits an ordinary span of seventy or eighty years (verse 10). Moses exceeds that, underscoring extraordinary divine favor and purpose.

• Even at 120, “his eyes were not weak” (Deuteronomy 34:7).

• Sight in Scripture often symbolizes spiritual perception. Moses’ physical clarity mirrors his undimmed vision of God’s promises (Numbers 12:6–8).

• Earlier he climbed Nebo and “the LORD showed him all the land” (Deuteronomy 34:1). Healthy eyes enabled him to view the inheritance he could not enter, affirming God’s faithfulness.

• Compare Isaac, whose “eyes were so dim that he could not see” at old age (Genesis 27:1). Moses stands in contrast, reinforcing that obedience preserves vitality.

•Proverbs 29:18 reminds us, “Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint.” Moses’ clear eyes reflect a life lived in constant revelation.

• The verse continues, “and his vitality had not diminished” (Deuteronomy 34:7).

• Physical vigor at such age underlines supernatural preservation.Deuteronomy 33:25 promises, “As your days, so shall your strength be,” exemplified in Moses.

• Caleb offers a parallel: at eighty-five he declares, “I am still as strong today as I was the day Moses sent me out” (Joshua 14:10-11). God sustains servants assigned unfinished work.

•Isaiah 40:31 affirms, “They will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.” Moses personifies that promise for a generation that doubted God’s power.

• Vitality here is not merely stamina but readiness to bless. He spends his last hours blessing Israel (Deuteronomy 33) and passing leadership to Joshua (Deuteronomy 34:9), showing strength directed to service until his final breath.

Deuteronomy 34:7 presents Moses as a man whose lifespan, eyesight, and energy were all miraculously preserved. His exact 120 years fulfill divine design; his clear eyes signify undimmed spiritual perception; his undiminished vigor evidences God’s sustaining power. Together these details spotlight a faithful God who equips His servant fully until the mission is complete, encouraging believers to trust that He can likewise supply every needed strength until our work is finished.