Bible Question:Biblical Lifespan — How long will people live according to Psalm 90:10? Show Bible Answer:Genesis 5 is the earliest chapter in the Bible that documents the ages of the earliest men of our civilization. Genesis 5:5 tells us that the first man, Adam, lived to the age of 930 years. Genesis 5:27 tells us that the oldest man that has lived on the earth was Methuselah, who lived to the age of 969 years. The question that now concerns us is how long can people live today? That is, “How long will people live according to Psalm 90:10?” In this article you will discover man’s biblical lifespan.
 Lifespan of Earliest ManThe chapters of Genesis 5 and 9 reveal that early man lived to almost one thousand years. After the worldwide flood (Genesis 7:1-8:22), that is also referred to as Noah’s flood, men and women did not live as long. The universal flood changed environmental conditions on the planet and consequently people could not live as long. When we come to Genesis 25:7, we discover that Abraham lived 175 years. Isaac lived 180 years (Genesis 35:38) and Jacob lived 147 years (Genesis 47:28). When we reach Moses, the life expectancy was about 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7; Numbers 33:39; Judges 2:8).
That is, the maximum life expectancy of mankind dropped after the flood to a maximum of about 120 years by the time of the patriarchs, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Scripture does not give us the average life expectancy of mankind. It only mentions the ages of certain individuals. Meaning of Psalm 90:10Psalm 90 is a prayer of Moses. It was written by a godly man who lived to the age of 120 years (Deuteronomy 34:7. This is important information that helps us understand that Psalm 90:10 is not referring to the maximum number of years men and women will live. Moses knew that some men and women lived past seventy or eighty years when he wrote the psalm. He lived to be 120 years old.
The key phrase is “years of our life.” It refers to an average, in this case seventy years. Eighty years is possible if the individual is physically stronger. But longer years are obtainable, just as Moses experienced as he lived to 120 years. Today, some women have lived to the age of about 120 years.[1] It is also documented that men have lived over 100 years. Jiroemon Kimura lived to 116 years and 54 days.[2] So it is not unheard of for people to live longer than eighty years. Psalm 90:10 is not trying to give us a maximum limit on the age a man or woman can live. It is referring to the average lifespan of mankind. Conclusion:According to Worldometers.info the average life expectancy of both sexes is 73.2 years.[3] This agrees with Moses’ statement in Psalm 90:10 that the “years of our life are seventy, or even by reason of strength eighty.” References:1. Craig R. Whitney. “Jeanne Calment, World’s Elder, Dies at 122.” New York Times. Aug. 5, 1997. Suggested Links:Is it wrong to try to live forever? 2 Is there an age limit to how long we can live?Clarify • Share • Report • Asked July 01 2013 •
Community answers are sorted based on votes. The higher the vote, the further up an answer is. Many people understand Genesis 6:3 to be a 120-year age limit on humanity, "Then the LORD said, "My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days will be a hundred and twenty... Login or Sign Up to view the rest of this answer. July 01 2013 • 4 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report
Ps 90:10: The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away. This seems to be the number of years that we have been given to live out our lives. Some by reason of strength, genetics, etc., may even exceed 80 and live to be 90, 100, or more. My mother and her sister lived to be 99. My father lived to be 87. In fact, most of my elders had amazing longevity. I am in amazing health and strength at 80. I pray to live until the return of my lord and savior Jesus. If I live to be as old as my mother I believe I will see that day! December 01 2013 • 2 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report
No, there is not. The only reference in Scripture that people have at times used to suggest an age limit was when God told Noah the flood would occur in 120 years. However, seeing as Noah and other people after the flood lived longer than 120 years, we know that God was referring to when the flood would occur, and not how long people would live for. So, even though as time wears on and our genetic code continues to degrade, naturally shortening our lifespan, so conversely medical technology progresses, balancing that and lengthening our days. October 22 2013 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report
After the flood, the human's lifespan was considerable shortened. Among others, the introduction of animal products in human diet could have been a contributing factor (Genesis 9.1-5). Also the sin and genetic material degradation, the scarcity food and access to quality healthcare in many place on this planet, together with unhealthy lifestyle practices, most likely reduced the human life expectancy. In US, the life expectancy was the highest in 2014, almost 79 years (for females 81.2 years and for males 76.4 years). Loma Linda, CA, has the highest rate of centenarians out of all places in USA. As a interesting note, Loma Linda has the highest concentration of Seventh-day Adventists; most of them are vegetarians and the ones who eat meat observe the Bible diet guideline (Leviticus 11). They do not use tobacco products, or drink alcohol and keep the Sabbath. BBC recently wrote an article about that. Bowes, P. (2014, December 7). Loma Linda: The secret to a long healthy life? February 01 2015 • 0 responses • Vote Up • Share • Report Add your Answer All answers are REVIEWED and MODERATED. What makes a good answer? ▼ A good answer provides new insight and perspective. Here are guidelines to help facilitate a meaningful learning experience for everyone.
What does the Bible say about 70 years of life?10: [As for] the days of our years, in them are seventy years; and if [men should be] in strength, eighty years; and the greater part of them would be labor and trouble; for weakness overtakes us, and we shall be chastened.
What does God say about old age?OLDER ADULTS ARE WISE
"Wisdom belongs to the aged, and understanding to the old," says Job 12:12, reminding us of the value of speaking with older adults. 1 Kings 12:6 tells us that Solomon once sought the expertise of older men who helped him make important decisions about the kingdom of Israel.
What is the last age in the Bible?While the exact age of the earth was a matter of biblical interpretive debate, it was generally agreed man was somewhere in the last and final thousand years, the Sixth Age, and the final Seventh Age could happen at any time. The world was seen as an old place, with more time in its past than its future.
What does the Bible say about getting old and dying?Aging in the Bible is said to be a sign of experience. The Lord promises His continued love and concern for the elderly. “I will be your God throughout your lifetime -- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you.
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