Strong's Lexicon géraskó: To grow old, to age Original Word: γηράσκω Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root γέρων (geron), meaning "old man" or "elder." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of aging is זָקֵן (zaqen), which also means "to grow old" or "elder." This term is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to denote age, wisdom, and authority. Usage: The verb γηράσκω is used to describe the process of aging or growing old. It conveys the natural progression of life as one advances in years. In the biblical context, it often carries the connotation of wisdom and experience that comes with age, as well as the physical decline associated with growing older. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, aging was often associated with wisdom and respect. Elders were typically revered for their life experience and knowledge. In the biblical context, the process of aging is seen as part of God's design for human life, with the elderly often holding positions of honor and authority within the community. The concept of aging is also tied to the transient nature of human life, reminding believers of their mortality and the eternal nature of God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom géras Definition to grow old NASB Translation grow old (1), growing old (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1095: γηράσκωγηράσκω or γηράω: 1 aorist ἐγήρασα; from Homer down; (cf. Winers Grammar, 92 (88); Donaldson, New Crat. § 387); to grow old: John 21:18; of things, institutions, etc., to fail from age, be obsolescent: Hebrews 8:13 (to be deprived of force and authority; (here associated with παλαιουμενος — the latter (used only of things) marking the lapse of time, while γηρασκων carries with it a suggestion of the waning strength, the decay, incident to old age (cf. Schmidt, chapter 46, 7; Theophrastus, caus. pl. 6, 7, 5): that which is becoming old and faileth for age etc.)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance become old. From geras; to be senescent -- be (wax) old. see GREEK geras Forms and Transliterations γεγήρακα γεγήρακας γεγήρακέ γηράσαι γηράσει γηράση γηρασης γηράσης γηράσῃς γηρασκον γηράσκον γίγαντα γίγαντας γίγαντες γίγαντος γιγάντων γιγάρτου γίγας εγήρασα εγήρασε εγήρασεν geráseis gērásēis gerases gērasēs geraskon geráskon gēraskon gēráskonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance John 21:18 V-ASA-2SGRK: ὅταν δὲ γηράσῃς ἐκτενεῖς τὰς NAS: but when you grow old, you will stretch KJV: when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth INT: when however you shall be old you will stretch forth the Hebrews 8:13 V-PPA-NNS Strong's Greek 1095 |
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