Lexicon géras: Old age, aging Original Word: γῆρας Strong's Exhaustive Concordance old age. Akin to geron; senility -- old age. see GREEK geron NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition old age NASB Translation old age (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1094: γῆραςγῆρας, γηραός (γερως), Ionic γηρεος, dative γήρει, γήρει, τό (from Homer down), old age: Luke 1:36 ἐν γήρει G L T Tr WH for Rec. ἐν γήρᾳ, a form found without variant in Sir. 25:3; (also Psalm 91:15 Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root γέρων (gerōn), meaning "old man" or "elder."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of old age in the Hebrew Bible is often represented by the word זָקֵן (zaqen), Strong's Hebrew Number 2205, which similarly denotes an elder or someone advanced in years. Another related term is שֵׂיבָה (seivah), Strong's Hebrew Number 7872, which specifically refers to gray hair or the state of being elderly. These terms reflect the cultural and religious significance of aging within the biblical narrative, emphasizing respect for the elderly and the wisdom they possess. Usage: The word γῆρας is used in the New Testament to denote the concept of old age, often in the context of discussing the natural progression of life and the wisdom or challenges associated with aging. Context: The Greek term γῆρας appears in the New Testament as a reference to the stage of life characterized by advanced age. In the cultural context of the Bible, old age was often associated with wisdom, experience, and respect. The elderly were typically regarded as sources of guidance and authority within the community. Forms and Transliterations γήρα γήρας γήράς γηρει γήρει γήρους γήρως gerei gērei gḗreiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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