Definition
γηράσκω (also γηράω; γῆρας),
[in LXX chiefly for זקן ;]
to grow old: John 21:18, Hebrews 8:13.
Synonyms: παλαιοῦμαι.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- John 21:18γηράσῃς · you are oldTruly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
- Hebrews 8:13γηράσκον · agingBy speaking of a new covenant, He has made the first one obsolete; and what is obsolete and aging will soon disappear.