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γηράσκω G1095

G1095 is the Greek word γηράσκω, transliterated gēráskō. The King James Version most often renders it old.

Word: γηράσκωTransliteration: gēráskōLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

to be senescent.

Where it comes from

from G1094 (γῆρας).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

old 1×waxeth old 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be (wax) old.

Verses using γηράσκω

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

John 21:18 · KJV

Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.

Hebrews 8:13 · KJV

In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.

Common questions

What does Strong's G1095 mean?

G1095 is the Greek word γηράσκω (gēráskō), meaning to be senescent.

How is G1095 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it old (1 time), waxeth old (1 time).

How many times does G1095 appear in the Bible?

γηράσκω (gēráskō) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G1095 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1094 (γῆρας).

Nearby entries

G1092 · γεωργός — a land-worker, i.e. farmer G1093 · γῆ — soil; by extension a region, or the solid…G1094 · γῆρας — senility G1096 · γίνομαι — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e…G1097 · γινώσκω — to "know" (absolutely) in a great variety…G1098 · γλεῦκος — sweet wine, i.e. (properly) must (fresh…

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