Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of “זָקֵן”

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

Definition

aged man, be (wax) old (man). - to be old 1) to be old, become old 1a) (Qal) to be old, become old 1b) (Hiphil) to grow ...

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Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

זָקֵן

Phoneticzaw-kane'

Transliterationzâqên

Grammar Code

H:V

Hebrew Verb

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

aged man, be (wax) old (man). - to be old 1) to be old, become old 1a) (Qal) to be old, become old 1b) (Hiphil) to grow old, show age

Scripture References

26 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 24:1	“And Abraham was old, and well stricken in age: and the Lord had blessed Abraham in all things.” Word: זָקֵן (zâqên)
Ruth 1:12	“Turn again, my daughters, go your way; for I am too old to have an husband. If I should say, I have hope, if I should have an husband also to night, and should also bear sons;” Word: זָקֵן (zâqên)
2 Samuel 19:32	“Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.” Word: זָקֵן (zâqên)
2 Kings 4:14	“And he said, What then is to be done for her? And Gehazi answered, Verily she hath no child, and her husband is old.” Word: זָקֵן (zâqên)
2 Chronicles 24:15	“But Jehoiada waxed old, and was full of days when he died; an hundred and thirty years old was he when he died.” Word: זָקֵן (zâqên)