11 occurrences

'Old' in the Bible

The old lion comes to his end for need of food, and the young of the she-lion go wandering in all directions.

Verse ConceptsHuntingNo Food

He makes the words of responsible persons without effect, and takes away the good sense of the old;

Verse ConceptsAgingDiscernment Of GovernorsReasonDiscernmentThe Elderly

Though its root may be old in the earth, and its cut-off end may be dead in the dust;

Will you keep the old way by which evil men went?

Verse ConceptsLength Of LifeEvil Ways

And Elihu, the son of Barachel the Buzite, made answer and said, I am young, and you are very old, so I was in fear, and kept myself from putting my knowledge before you.

Verse ConceptsSanctity Of LifeYouthLimitations Of Youth

I said to myself, It is right for the old to say what is in their minds, and for those who are far on in years to give out wisdom.

Verse ConceptsAgingExperimental KnowledgeCharacters Of Old PeopleWisdomAgeThe ElderlyMaturityexperience

Bible Theasaurus

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

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain