Deuteronomy 34:7 bbe — And Moses at his death was a hundred and twenty years old: his eye had not become clouded, or his natural force become…

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"And Moses at his death was a hundred and twenty years old: his eye had not become clouded, or his natural force become feeble."

— Deuteronomy 34:7, Bible in Basic English

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Deuteronomy 34 — Context

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And the Lord said to him, This is the land about which I made an oath to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, I will give it to your seed: now I have let you see it with your eyes, but you will not go in there.

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So death came to Moses, the servant of the Lord, there in the land of Moab, as the Lord had said.

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And the Lord put him to rest in the valley in the land of Moab opposite Beth-peor: but no man has knowledge of his resting-place to this day.

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And Moses at his death was a hundred and twenty years old: his eye had not become clouded, or his natural force become feeble.

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For thirty days the children of Israel were weeping for Moses in the table-lands of Moab, till the days of weeping and sorrow for Moses were ended.

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And Joshua, the son of Nun, was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had put his hands on him: and the children of Israel gave ear to him, and did as the Lord had given orders to Moses.

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There has never been another prophet in Israel like Moses, whom the Lord had knowledge of face to face;

Deuteronomy 34:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Deuteronomy 34:7 say?
Deuteronomy 34:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And Moses at his death was a hundred and twenty years old: his eye had not become clouded, or his natural force become feeble.”
Where is Deuteronomy 34:7 in the Bible?
Deuteronomy 34:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Deuteronomy, chapter 34, verse 7.
Who wrote Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). Largely framed as Moses' farewell speeches; the closing chapter narrating his death was likely added by Joshua or a later editor. It was written c. 1406 BC.
What is the book of Deuteronomy about?
Deuteronomy is Moses' final sermons to Israel before they enter the Promised Land — a renewed call to love and obey the LORD. It re-states the Law, rehearses Israel's history, and lays before the people blessing for obedience and curse for rebellion.
What are the major themes of Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy explores themes including Covenant, Love, Obedience, Remembrance, Blessing & Curse. These themes shape the meaning and context of Deuteronomy 34:7.
What translation should I read Deuteronomy 34:7 in?
Deuteronomy 34:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Deuteronomy 34:7?
Deuteronomy 34:7 reads (BBE): “And Moses at his death was a hundred and twenty years old: his eye had not become clouded, or his natural force become feeble.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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