English: “And Moshe was a hundred and twenty years old when he died” — on that day his days and years were completed. “His eye had not dimmed” — his eyes had not grown dim from seeing. “Nor had his moisture fled” — the freshness of his face had not departed; he remained in his glory until the moment of his death.
The midrash emphasizes that Moshe’s physical powers remained intact to the very end, underscoring the unique character of his death.
Type of Learning
Custom (emphasis on the undiminished vigor of Moshe at the end of his life).
What Is Learned
See the Core Text and context note for the specific point derived from the verse.