γέρων
gerōn
an old man
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word γέρων (gerōn) is defined as an old man. This term falls within the semantic domain of Time & Duration, indicating its connection to the concept of age and time. The word appears only once in the Bible, suggesting its limited usage in the text. Given its definition, γέρων likely refers to a person of advanced age, possibly with connotations of wisdom, experience, or authority. The singular occurrence of this word in the Bible implies that it may be used to emphasize the significance of an individual's age or to highlight a particular aspect of their character. The limited usage of γέρων in the Bible may indicate that it is not a common term in the original text, suggesting that the concept of old age or advanced years is not a central theme in this particular passage.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text