Lifespans of the not so rich but famous

[Jayhawker Soule]

I've mentioned this curiosity (?) before but perhaps some of the new participants in Judaism DIR discussion will have some new insight to offer.

The lifespans given for our patriarchs conform to a mathematical progression ...

7 * 5^2 = 175 = lifespan of Abraham
5 * 6^2 = 180 = lifespan of Isaac
3 * 7^2 = 147 = lifespan of Jacob​

It seems unlikely that this is simply a coincidence, and equally unlikely that none of the Tannaim or Amoraim noted this curiosity. Any insights would be appreciated.

 

[Harel13]

"Lifespans of the not so rich but famous" -
By today's standards of wealth, the Avot may not have been considered very wealthy (unless you actually translate their monetary worth from thousands of years ago to today's currency value, in which case they would actually be considered very, very wealthy), but back in their time they were considered, at the very least, well-to-do, if not outright rich.

I've mentioned this curiosity (?) before but perhaps some of the new participants in Judaism DIR discussion will have some new insight to offer.

The lifespans given for our patriarchs conform to a mathematical progression ...

7 * 5^2 = 175 = lifespan of Abraham
5 * 6^2 = 180 = lifespan of Isaac
3 * 7^2 = 147 = lifespan of Jacob​

It seems unlikely that this is simply a coincidence, and equally unlikely that none of the Tannaim or Amoraim noted this curiosity. Any insights would be appreciated.

Interesting!

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

By today's standards of wealth, the Avot may not have been considered very wealthy (unless you actually translate their monetary worth from thousands of years ago to today's currency value, in which case they would actually be considered very, very wealthy), but back in their time they were considered, at the very least, well-to-do, if not outright rich.

I stand corrected ,,,

 

[exchemist]

I've mentioned this curiosity (?) before but perhaps some of the new participants in Judaism DIR discussion will have some new insight to offer.

The lifespans given for our patriarchs conform to a mathematical progression ...

7 * 5^2 = 175 = lifespan of Abraham
5 * 6^2 = 180 = lifespan of Isaac
3 * 7^2 = 147 = lifespan of Jacob​

It seems unlikely that this is simply a coincidence, and equally unlikely that none of the Tannaim or Amoraim noted this curiosity. Any insights would be appreciated.

And the next in the series would be 1 x 6² = 36. Oddly enough, Jesus lived about that length of time, though nobody is sure exactly how many years, I think. But maybe there are candidates that fit exactly in the Old Testament.

 

[rosends]

And the next in the series would be 1 x 6² = 36. Oddly enough, Jesus lived about that length of time, though nobody is sure exactly how many years, I think. But maybe there are candidates that fit exactly in the Old Testament.

actually, if I read the progression right, the next would 1x8 squared, 64.

 

[exchemist]

actually, if I read the progression right, the next would 1x8 squared, 64.

Oops correct. And I've been reminded I shouldn't even be posted here. Sorry about that.

 

[Harel13]

actually, if I read the progression right, the next would 1x8 squared, 64.

Aw dang, David missed being tied into it by four years...how did Adam not see that coming..?

 

[Jake1001]

I've mentioned this curiosity (?) before but perhaps some of the new participants in Judaism DIR discussion will have some new insight to offer.

The lifespans given for our patriarchs conform to a mathematical progression ...

7 * 5^2 = 175 = lifespan of Abraham
5 * 6^2 = 180 = lifespan of Isaac
3 * 7^2 = 147 = lifespan of Jacob​

It seems unlikely that this is simply a coincidence, and equally unlikely that none of the Tannaim or Amoraim noted this curiosity. Any insights would be appreciated.

Total fiction.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Total fiction.

OK, but, while that may assert a great deal, it explains very little.

 

[Tumah]

Aw dang, David missed being tied into it by four years...how did Adam not see that coming..?

6 years... but that was my first thought too.

 

[Harel13]

6 years... but that was my first thought too.

Oh yeah...I'm not good with math.

 

[Jake1001]

I've mentioned this curiosity (?) before but perhaps some of the new participants in Judaism DIR discussion will have some new insight to offer.

The lifespans given for our patriarchs conform to a mathematical progression ...

7 * 5^2 = 175 = lifespan of Abraham
5 * 6^2 = 180 = lifespan of Isaac
3 * 7^2 = 147 = lifespan of Jacob​

It seems unlikely that this is simply a coincidence, and equally unlikely that none of the Tannaim or Amoraim noted this curiosity. Any insights would be appreciated.

I’m new ! This is playing in the noise. No significant correlation!!