Thematic Bible: Old age
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Insomnia » Old age
and the doors along the street are shut; when the sound of the grinding mill grows low, and one is awakened by the sound of a bird, and all their songs grow faint,
In the second year of his reign Nebuchadnezzar had many dreams. His mind was disturbed and he suffered from insomnia.
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Feebleness in
and they are afraid of heights and the dangers in the street; the almond blossoms grow white, and the grasshopper drags itself along, and the caper berry shrivels up -- because man goes to his eternal home, and the mourners go about in the streets --
when those who keep watch over the house begin to tremble, and the virile men begin to stoop over, and the grinders begin to cease because they grow few, and those who look through the windows grow dim,
Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!
By faith Jacob, as he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph and worshiped as he leaned on his staff.
King David was very old; even when they covered him with blankets, he could not get warm.
Moreover, the Lord who rules over all says, 'Old men and women will once more live in the plazas of Jerusalem, each one leaning on a cane because of advanced age.
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Gray hairs, an indication of
and they are afraid of heights and the dangers in the street; the almond blossoms grow white, and the grasshopper drags itself along, and the caper berry shrivels up -- because man goes to his eternal home, and the mourners go about in the streets --
Foreigners are consuming what his strenuous labor produced, but he does not recognize it! His head is filled with gray hair, but he does not realize it!
Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
Now look! This king walks before you. As for me, I am old and gray, though my sons are here with you. I have walked before you from the time of my youth till the present day.
The gray-haired and the aged are on our side, men far older than your father.
The glory of young men is their strength, and the splendor of old men is gray hair.
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Dimness of vision, in
When Isaac was old and his eyes were so weak that he was almost blind, he called his older son Esau and said to him, "My son!" "Here I am!" Esau replied.
Now Israel's eyes were failing because of his age; he was not able to see well. So Joseph brought his sons near to him, and his father kissed them and embraced them.
Eli's eyes had begun to fail, so that he was unable to see well. At that time he was lying down in his place,
Now Eli was ninety-eight years old and his eyes looked straight ahead; he was unable to see.
when those who keep watch over the house begin to tremble, and the virile men begin to stoop over, and the grinders begin to cease because they grow few, and those who look through the windows grow dim,
Old age » Disrespect for pleasure-seeking » To be honoured
So Elihu son of Barakel the Buzite spoke up: "I am young, but you are elderly; that is why I was fearful, and afraid to explain to you what I know.
Listen to your father who begot you, and do not despise your mother when she is old.
You must stand up in the presence of the aged, honor the presence of an elder, and fear your God. I am the Lord.
Do not address an older man harshly but appeal to him as a father. Speak to younger men as brothers, older women as mothers, and younger women as sisters -- with complete purity.
Old age » Disrespect for pleasure-seeking » Prodigality
He went up from there to Bethel. As he was traveling up the road, some young boys came out of the city and made fun of him, saying, "Go on up, baldy! Go on up, baldy!"
"But now they mock me, those who are younger than I, whose fathers I disdained too much to put with my sheep dogs.
Princes were hung by their hands; elders were mistreated.
Old age » General references to » Devoid of pleasure
So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";
Old age » Examples of vigorous » moses
Moses was 120 years old when he died, but his eye was not dull nor had his vitality departed.
Old age » General references to » Of the righteous, honourable
Gray hair is like a crown of glory; it is attained in the path of righteousness.
Old age » General references to » Promised to abraham
But as for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Caleb
Today I am still as strong as when Moses sent me out. I can fight and go about my daily activities with the same energy I had then.
Old age » General references to » Rules of conduct for
Older men are to be temperate, dignified, self-controlled, sound in faith, in love, and in endurance. Older women likewise are to exhibit behavior fitting for those who are holy, not slandering, not slaves to excessive drinking, but teaching what is good.
Old age » General references to » Divine presence in
Even when you are old, I will take care of you, even when you have gray hair, I will carry you. I made you and I will support you; I will carry you and rescue you.
Old age » General references to » Prayer concerning
Do not reject me in my old age! When my strength fails, do not abandon me!
Old age » Examples of vigorous » Anna
There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having been married to her husband for seven years until his death.
Select readings » Old age
So remember your Creator in the days of your youth -- before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them"; before the sun and the light of the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds disappear after the rain; when those who keep watch over the house begin to tremble, and the virile men begin to stoop over, and the grinders begin to cease because they grow few, and those who look through the windows grow dim, read more.
and the doors along the street are shut; when the sound of the grinding mill grows low, and one is awakened by the sound of a bird, and all their songs grow faint, and they are afraid of heights and the dangers in the street; the almond blossoms grow white, and the grasshopper drags itself along, and the caper berry shrivels up -- because man goes to his eternal home, and the mourners go about in the streets -- before the silver cord is removed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is shattered at the well, or the water wheel is broken at the cistern -- and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the life's breath returns to God who gave it.
and the doors along the street are shut; when the sound of the grinding mill grows low, and one is awakened by the sound of a bird, and all their songs grow faint, and they are afraid of heights and the dangers in the street; the almond blossoms grow white, and the grasshopper drags itself along, and the caper berry shrivels up -- because man goes to his eternal home, and the mourners go about in the streets -- before the silver cord is removed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is shattered at the well, or the water wheel is broken at the cistern -- and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the life's breath returns to God who gave it.
Sleeplessness » Common causes of loss of sleep » Old age
and the doors along the street are shut; when the sound of the grinding mill grows low, and one is awakened by the sound of a bird, and all their songs grow faint,
In the second year of his reign Nebuchadnezzar had many dreams. His mind was disturbed and he suffered from insomnia.
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