Literally, “freshness,” “vigor.” Accordingly, the statement would read, “his freshness had not departed.” It can mean nothing less than that his physical powers were as fresh and vigorous at that point as they had ever been.

 This is the closing scene of a truly great life. As far as physical companionship is concerned, Moses was alone in the death scene. But he died in the arms of God; that was sufficient (cf. Ps. 23:4). Death is not a pleasant prospect, but if it comes when one’s spirit is in intimate communion with the Spirit of God, there is no fear. Even though one must die in solitude, away from human help and sympathy, if he can die in the presence of God, that is a gracious end, full of hope.