1095. géraskó

Lexicon

géraskó: To grow old, to age

Original Word: γηράσκω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: géraskó
Pronunciation: ghey-RAH-skoh
Phonetic Spelling: (ghay-ras'-ko)
Definition: To grow old, to age
Meaning: I become old, grow old.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

become old.

From geras; to be senescent -- be (wax) old.

see GREEK geras

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from géras
Definition
to grow old
NASB Translation
grow old (1), growing old (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1095: γηράσκω

γηράσκω 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.)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word γέρων (gerōn), meaning "old man" or "elder."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of aging in the Hebrew Bible is often expressed through words like זָקֵן (zaqen, Strong's Hebrew 2204), which means "to be old" or "to grow old." This term is used to describe the aging process and is similarly associated with wisdom and honor. Another related Hebrew term is יָשֵׁשׁ (yashesh, Strong's Hebrew 3462), which also conveys the idea of becoming old or aged. These Hebrew terms, like their Greek counterpart, reflect the cultural and spiritual significance of aging in biblical times.

Usage: The verb γηράσκω is used in the context of aging or becoming old. It is a term that reflects the natural process of growing older and is often associated with the wisdom and experience that come with age.

Context: The Greek verb γηράσκω appears in the New Testament to describe the process of aging. It is a term that conveys the natural progression of life, highlighting the transition from youth to old age. In the cultural context of the Bible, aging was often associated with gaining wisdom and respect within the community. The process of growing old was seen as a natural and honorable part of life, with elders often holding positions of authority and respect.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the concept of aging is reflected in various passages that emphasize the value of wisdom and experience that come with age. For example, in the context of the New Testament, the aging process is sometimes used metaphorically to describe spiritual maturity and growth in faith.

The verb γηράσκω is not frequently used in the New Testament, but its implications are significant in understanding the biblical view of life and the respect accorded to the elderly. The Bible often encourages believers to honor and learn from those who have aged, recognizing the depth of insight and understanding they can offer.

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 gēráskon

Englishman's Concordance

John 21:18 V-ASA-2S
GRK: 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
GRK: παλαιούμενον καὶ γηράσκον ἐγγὺς ἀφανισμοῦ
NAS: obsolete. But whatever is becoming obsolete and growing old is ready
KJV: and waxeth old [is] ready
INT: grows old and aged [is] near vanishing

Strong's Greek 1095
2 Occurrences

γηράσῃς — 1 Occ.
γηράσκον — 1 Occ.