Word Study
The meaning of “זָקֵן”
Understanding zâqên reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H2205
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
זָקֵן
Phoneticzaw-kane'
Transliterationzâqên
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
aged, ancient (man), elder(-est), old (man, men and...women), senator. - old 1) old 1a) old (of humans) 1b) elder (of those having authority)
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
171 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
171x
Most Frequent Book
Deuteronomy
Book Distribution
Genesis8
Exodus12
Leviticus3
Numbers7
Deuteronomy21
Joshua9
Judges14
Ruth4
1 Samuel9
2 Samuel6
1 Kings12
2 Kings5
1 Chronicles3
2 Chronicles7
Ezra3
Esther1
Job4
Psalms4
Proverbs3
Ecclesiastes1
Isaiah9
Jeremiah6
Lamentations6
Ezekiel9
Joel4
Zechariah1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'זָקֵן' deepen your understanding of Genesis 35:29?