2209. ziqnah

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ziqnah: Old age, elderliness

Original Word: זִקְנָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: ziqnah
Pronunciation: zik-NAH
Phonetic Spelling: (zik-naw')
Definition: Old age, elderliness
Meaning: old age

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

old age

Feminine of zaqen; old age -- old (age).

see HEBREW zaqen

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. of zoqen
Definition
old age
NASB Translation
old (2), old age (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

זִקְנָה noun feminine old age — זִקְנָה Psalm 71:9 2t.; construct זִקְנַת 1 Kings 11:4; suffix זִקְנָתוֺ 1 Kings 15:23; זִקְנָתָ֑הּ Genesis 24:36; — old age, "" שֵׂיבָה Psalm 71:18; Isaiah 46:4; in the time of old age ׳לְעֵת ז 1 Kings 11:4; 1 Kings 15:23; Psalm 71:9; ׳אַחֲרֵי ז (i.e. after she had become old) Genesis 24:36 (J).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root זָקֵן (zaqen), which means "to be old" or "to grow old."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1094 (γῆρας, gēras): Old age
• G4244 (πρεσβύτης, presbytēs): An old man, elder
• G4245 (πρεσβύτερος, presbyteros): Elder, older, senior

These Greek terms similarly convey the concept of old age and are used in the New Testament to describe elders and the respect due to them within the community.

Usage: The term זִקְנָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of old age, often in the context of describing the life stage of individuals or the honor and wisdom associated with aging.

Context: The Hebrew word זִקְנָה (ziqnah) appears in the Old Testament to describe the period of life characterized by advanced age. It is often associated with wisdom, experience, and respect. In the cultural context of the Bible, old age was considered a blessing and a sign of God's favor. The term is used in various passages to highlight the dignity and honor of the elderly, as well as the natural progression of life.

For example, in Genesis 15:15, God promises Abraham, "You, however, will go to your fathers in peace and be buried at a good old age." This reflects the biblical view that living to an old age is a sign of a life well-lived and a reward for righteousness. Similarly, in 1 Chronicles 29:28, the death of King David is described: "He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor." This passage underscores the association of old age with a life of fulfillment and divine blessing.

The concept of זִקְנָה also carries the implication of accumulated wisdom and the responsibility to impart knowledge to younger generations. In Proverbs 16:31, it is written, "Gray hair is a crown of glory; it is attained along the path of righteousness." This verse highlights the respect accorded to the elderly and the value of their life experiences.

Forms and Transliterations

זִקְנַ֣ת זִקְנָ֑ה זִקְנָ֨ה ׀ זִקְנָה֙ זִקְנָת֔וֹ זִקְנָתָ֑הּ זקנה זקנת זקנתה זקנתו zikNah zikNat ziknaTah ziknaTo ziq·nā·ṯāh ziq·nā·ṯōw ziq·nāh ziq·naṯ ziqnāh ziqnaṯ ziqnāṯāh ziqnāṯōw

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 24:36
HEB: לַֽאדֹנִ֔י אַחֲרֵ֖י זִקְנָתָ֑הּ וַיִּתֶּן־ לּ֖וֹ
NAS: to my master in her old age, and he has given
KJV: when she was old: and unto him hath he given
INT: to my master when her old has given all

1 Kings 11:4
HEB: וַיְהִ֗י לְעֵת֙ זִקְנַ֣ת שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה נָשָׁיו֙
NAS: Solomon was old, his wives
KJV: Solomon was old, [that] his wives
INT: become when was old Solomon his wives

1 Kings 15:23
HEB: רַ֚ק לְעֵ֣ת זִקְנָת֔וֹ חָלָ֖ה אֶת־
NAS: But in the time of his old age he was diseased
KJV: Nevertheless in the time of his old age he was diseased
INT: but after of his old was diseased in

Psalm 71:9
HEB: תַּ֭שְׁלִיכֵנִי לְעֵ֣ת זִקְנָ֑ה כִּכְל֥וֹת כֹּ֝חִ֗י
NAS: in the time of old age; Do not forsake
KJV: in the time of old age; forsake
INT: cast the time of old fails my strength

Psalm 71:18
HEB: וְגַ֤ם עַד־ זִקְנָ֨ה ׀ וְשֵׂיבָה֮ אֱלֹהִ֪ים
NAS: when [I am] old and gray,
KJV: Now also when I am old and grayheaded,
INT: and even when old and gray God

Isaiah 46:4
HEB: וְעַד־ זִקְנָה֙ אֲנִ֣י ה֔וּא
NAS: Even to [your] old age I will be the same,
KJV: And [even] to [your] old age I [am] he; and [even] to hoar hairs
INT: and even to old I will be the same

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2209
6 Occurrences

ziq·nāh — 3 Occ.
ziq·naṯ — 1 Occ.
ziq·nā·ṯāh — 1 Occ.
ziq·nā·ṯōw — 1 Occ.