Lexicon gerón: Elder, old man Original Word: γέρων Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old. Of uncertain affinity (compare geras); aged -- old. see GREEK geras NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition an old man NASB Translation old (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1088: γέρωνγέρων, γεροντος, ὁ (from Homer down), an old man: John 3:4. (Synonym: cf. Augustine in Trench, § 107:2.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word γέρων, which is related to the concept of aging or being elderly.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2205 זָקֵן (zaqen): This Hebrew term is often used in the Old Testament to refer to an elder or an old man, similar to the Greek γέρων. It carries the same connotations of respect and authority associated with age. Usage: The term γέρων is used in the New Testament to refer to an elderly man or elder, often implying respect and wisdom associated with age. Context: The Greek term γέρων appears in the New Testament to denote an elderly man, often carrying connotations of respect, wisdom, and authority. In the cultural context of the biblical era, age was associated with experience and knowledge, and elders were often seen as leaders or advisors within the community. Forms and Transliterations γέροντα γέροντες γερόντων γερων γέρων γεύμα γεύσει geron gerōn géron gérōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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