Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “יָשִׁישׁ”
Understanding yâshîysh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(very) aged (man), ancient, very old. - an old man 1) aged, old man, aged one
H3453
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
יָשִׁישׁ
Phoneticyaw-sheesh'
Transliterationyâshîysh
Grammar Code
H:A
Hebrew Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(very) aged (man), ancient, very old. - an old man 1) aged, old man, aged one
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 12:12 | “With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.” Word: יָשִׁישׁ (yâshîysh) | |
| Job 15:10 | “With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.” Word: יָשִׁישׁ (yâshîysh) | |
| Job 29:8 | “The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.” Word: יָשִׁישׁ (yâshîysh) | |
| Job 32:6 | “And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion.” Word: יָשִׁישׁ (yâshîysh) |
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