How Many Generations?

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The Bible does give an idea of how many generations have lived under God's commandments. At least three verses in the Old Testament indicate that humans have been around for at least 1000 generations. Since a biblical generation is usually listed at 40 years, this would suggest that modern humans have existed for at least 40,000 years.

References

1. He has remembered His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, (Psalm 105:8)

2. Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations, (1 Chronicles 16:15)

3. "Know therefore that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God, who keeps His covenant and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love Him and keep His commandments; (Deuteronomy 7:9)