Why, if god limited man's life to 120 years, did people live longer?

Hello all,I would like to start by saying that I am no expert in theology, however if logic is a common practice among most of you as well, then perhaps these few notes will give some balance to this discussion.Abraham lived to be 175 years (Gen. 25:7-8). His life started just after Noah died and ended 175 years later. The statement written by Moses was that God said "...yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.", give or take which translation you read. The message is pretty much the same. I do not state for one second that I know the exact meaning of these words, however, if Abraham's life was chronicled later by the same man who wrote the above verse, then logic tells me that perhaps there is another intended meaning to the words. Perhaps it would be wise to consider that there is a possibility that the words could mean something slightly different from the obvious direct translation. Any record or event must be proven true or proven false. If science cannot prove something true or false, then it is known as theory, however for the sake of this discussion, I use the word BELIEF.And I would like to finish with a quote from a very esteemed evolutionary and theological scholar who's name escapes me at this moment."The knowledge of the infallibility or fallibility of a phenomenon is not as crucial as the discipline of being unbiased to either side."Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Added some blank lines.

Regardless of who said what or how educated or uneducated they may have been on this subject, my point is simply to bring to light the fact that doubt can be justified on either side of the argument. It is possible that a mistake could have been written in the text because the infallibility of the Bible cannot be scientifically proven.However, it is also possible, on the flip side, that there could be another meaning to the text, whatever it may be, that would allow it to be true. Any one person can establish doubt about a statement or event, but without proving it true or false, you can only make interpretations.I don't pretend to be an expert in science or religion. If theory or theology are not the words you prefer, then use your own. You should still be able to understand my point of view.Unfortunately, opinions will be the closest things to truths on this subject. This is my opinion, you don't have to agree, but that doesn't make me or anyone else wrong...or right.Edited by Adminnemooseus, : Blank lines.