9 occurrences

'Old' in the Bible

“How can I know this?” Zechariah asked the angel. “For I am an old man, and my wife is well along in years.”

Verse ConceptsOld Age, DisabilitiesdoubtersAssurance in the life of faithMiracles, Responses ToOld Age, Attainment OfSure Knowledgegabriel

And consider your relative Elizabeth—even she has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month for her who was called childless.

Verse ConceptsdisabilitiesJohn The BaptistOld Age, Attainment OfChildlessnessMonth 6Relatives

When He was 12 years old, they went up according to the custom of the festival.

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

He also told them a parable: “No one tears a patch from a new garment and puts it on an old garment. Otherwise, not only will he tear the new, but also the piece from the new garment will not match the old.

Verse ConceptsNewnessMendingRepairingUnusedNot Like Things

And no one puts new wine into old wineskins. Otherwise, the new wine will burst the skins, it will spill, and the skins will be ruined.

Verse ConceptsBreaking ContainersOld ThingsFreshWineskins And Vats

And no one, after drinking old wine, wants new, because he says, ‘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

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