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The meaning of παλαιόω

Understanding palaióō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

decay, make (wax) old. - to make (passively, become) worn out, or declare obsolete

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παλαιόω

Phoneticpal-ah-yo'-o
Transliterationpalaióō
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

decay, make (wax) old. - to make (passively, become) worn out, or declare obsolete

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Luke 12:33

Sell that ye have, and give alms; provide yourselves bags which wax not old, a treasure in the heavens that faileth not, where no thief approacheth, neither moth corrupteth.

Word: παλαιόω (palaióō)
Hebrews 1:11

They shall perish; but thou remainest; and they all shall wax old as doth a garment;

Word: παλαιόω (palaióō)
Hebrews 8:13

In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.

Word: παλαιόω (palaióō)

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Most Frequent Book
Hebrews
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