14 occurrences in 13 translations

'Old' in the Bible

They had no children because Elizabeth was barren and because both of them were getting old.

Verse ConceptsBarrenness, Examples OfChildren, responsibilities to parentsChildlessnessInfertilityHaving A Babyluck

And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesJohn The BaptistOld Age, Attainment OfChildlessnessMonth 6Relatives

Now Anna, a prophetess, was also there. She was a descendant of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage,

Verse ConceptsProphetessSeven YearsAgeWaiting Till Marriagemumsmarraigematrimonyvirginity

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveTraditions

As He began His ministry, Jesus was about 30 years old and was thought to be theson of Joseph, son of Heli,

Verse ConceptsBeginningNoahThirtySonsChrist, Names ForBeginning To TeachAgemanhoodevangelising

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

Verse ConceptsNewnessMendingRepairingUnusedNot Like Things

And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.

Verse ConceptsBreaking ContainersOld ThingsFreshWineskins And Vats

No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

Verse ConceptsOld ThingsDrunkennessNew

because he had an only daughter about 12 years old, and she was at death’s door.While He was going, the crowds were nearly crushing Him.

Verse ConceptsCrowdsCrowds Around JesusThe Only ChildPressingNearness Of DeathOnly Child Of PeopleDeath Looms Near

And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

Verse ConceptsJesus The Prophet

They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

Verse ConceptsJesus The ProphetWho He Might Be

Bible Theasaurus

Ancient (98 instances)
Elder (43 instances)
Eldest (29 instances)
Former (176 instances)
Older (92 instances)
Previous (37 instances)
Sometime (23 instances)

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Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ἀρχαῖος 
Archaios 
old , of old time , a good while ago
Usage: 9

γηράσκω 
Gerasko 
be old , wax old
Usage: 1

πάλαι 
Palai 
long ago , any while , a great while ago , old , in time past , of old
Usage: 4

παλαιός 
Palaios 
Usage: 8

παλαιόω 
Palaioo 
Usage: 3

γέρων 
Geron 
old
Usage: 1

γῆρας 
Geras 
Usage: 1

γραώδης 
Graodes 
Usage: 1

διετής 
Dietes 
Usage: 1

ἑκατονταέτης 
hekatontaetes 
Usage: 1

ἔκπαλαι 
Ekpalai 
of a long time , of old
Usage: 2

παλαιότης 
Palaiotes 
Usage: 1

πρεσβύτερος 
Presbuteros 
Usage: 65

πρεσβύτης 
Presbutes 
Usage: 3

τεσσαρακονταετής 
Tessarakontaetes 
Usage: 2

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