Strong’s H2204

זָקֵן

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

zaqen

Pronunciation

zah-KANE

Definition

To be old, to grow old, to become aged

Meaning

to be old

Usage

The Hebrew verb "zaqen" primarily means to grow old or to become aged. It is often used in the context of describing individuals who have reached an advanced age, signifying not only the physical aspect of aging but also the wisdom and experience that often accompany it. In the Hebrew Bible, aging is frequently associated with honor, respect, and the accumulation of life experiences.

Bible references

Genesis 18:12;Genesis 18:13;Genesis 19:31;Genesis 24:1;Genesis 27:1;Genesis 27:2;Joshua 13:1;Joshua 13:1;Joshua 23:2;Ruth 1:12;1 Samuel 2:22;1 Samuel 4:18;1 Samuel 8:1;1 Samuel 8:5;1 Samuel 12:2;1 Samuel 17:12;2 Samuel 19:32;1 Kings 1:1;1 Kings 1:15;2 Kings 4:14;1 Chronicles 23:1;2 Chronicles 24:15;Job 14:8;Psalm 37:25;Proverbs 22:6