Strong’s H3486

יָשֵׁשׁ

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

yashesh

Pronunciation

yah-SHAYSH

Definition

To be old, to grow old

Meaning

gray-haired, an aged man

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yashesh" primarily conveys the concept of aging or becoming old. It is used to describe the natural process of growing older, often in the context of human life. The term can also imply the accumulation of wisdom and experience that comes with age.

Bible references

2 Chronicles 36:17