8 occurrences

'Old' in the Bible

"By what proof," asked Zechariah, "shall I know this? For I am an old man, and my wife is far advanced in years."

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

And see, your relative Elizabeth--she also has 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

And when He was twelve years old they went up as was customary at the time of the Feast, and,

Verse ConceptsThe Number TwelveTraditions

And He--Jesus--when He began His ministry, was about thirty years old. He was the son (it was supposed)

Verse ConceptsBeginningNoahThirtySonsChrist, Names ForBeginning To TeachAgemanhoodevangelising

He also spoke in figurative language to them. "No one," He said, "tears a piece from a new garment to mend an old one. Otherwise he would not only spoil the new, but the patch from the new would not match the old.

Verse ConceptsNewnessMendingRepairingUnusedNot Like Things

Nor does any one pour new wine into old wine-skins. Otherwise the new wine would burst the skins, the wine itself would be spilt, and the skins be destroyed.

Verse ConceptsBreaking ContainersOld ThingsFreshWineskins And Vats

Nor does any one after drinking old wine wish for new; for he says, 'The old is better.'"

Verse ConceptsOld ThingsDrunkennessNew

for he had an only daughter, about twelve years old, and she was dying. And as He went, the dense throng crowded on Him.

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

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