זָקֵן

za.qenAdjectiveH2205

old: elder

From: from H2204 (זָקֵן);

Short Definition

old

Full Lexicon Entry

elder/leader 1) old 1a) old (of humans) 1b) elder (of those having authority)

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology H:A

DescriptionHebrew Adjective

Occurrences

167 times

Appears 167 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Deuteronomy
20
Judges
14
1 Kings
12
Exodus
12
1 Samuel
9

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 11:3
  • 2 Kings 19:2
  • Exodus 17:6
  • Isaiah 3:14
  • Joshua 24:1

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