Strong’s H2205

זָקֵן

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

zaqen

Pronunciation

zah-KANE

Definition

Old, Elder, Aged

Meaning

old

Usage

The Hebrew word "zaqen" primarily refers to someone who is old or advanced in years. It is used both as an adjective to describe age and as a noun to denote an elder, often in the context of a community leader or someone with authority and respect due to their age and experience. In the biblical context, elders were often seen as wise and were given positions of leadership and decision-making within the community.

Bible references

Genesis 18:11;Genesis 19:4;Genesis 24:2;Genesis 25:8;Genesis 35:29;Genesis 43:27;Genesis 44:20;Genesis 50:7;Genesis 50:7;Exodus 3:16;Exodus 3:18;Exodus 4:29;Exodus 10:9;Exodus 12:21;Exodus 17:5;Exodus 17:6;Exodus 18:12;Exodus 19:7;Exodus 24:1;Exodus 24:9;Exodus 24:14;Leviticus 4:15;Leviticus 9:1;Leviticus 19:32;Numbers 11:16