Greek Word Study
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
G3822
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |