1088. gerón
Berean Strong's Lexicon
gerón: Elder, old man

Original Word: γέρων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: gerón
Pronunciation: ghe'-ron
Phonetic Spelling: (gher'-own)
Definition: Elder, old man
Meaning: an old man.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root γέρων (geron), meaning "old man" or "elder."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often associated with the concept of an elder is זָקֵן (zaqen), Strong's Hebrew 2205, which similarly denotes an older man or elder, often with connotations of wisdom and authority.

Usage: In the New Testament, "gerón" is used to refer to an older man, often implying respect and wisdom associated with age. It can denote an elder in terms of age or position within a community or church. The term is used to highlight the dignity and authority that comes with age and experience.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek and Jewish cultures, elders were highly respected for their wisdom and experience. They often held positions of authority within the community, serving as leaders, judges, and advisors. The concept of eldership was integral to the social and religious structures of the time, with elders playing key roles in decision-making processes and community governance.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. word
Definition
an old man
NASB Translation
old (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 1088: γέρων

γέρων, γεροντος, (from Homer down), an old man: John 3:4. (Synonym: cf. Augustine in Trench, § 107:2.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
old.

Of uncertain affinity (compare geras); aged -- old.

see GREEK geras

Forms and Transliterations
γέροντα γέροντες γερόντων γερων γέρων γεύμα γεύσει geron gerōn géron gérōn
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Englishman's Concordance
John 3:4 N-NMS
GRK: ἄνθρωπος γεννηθῆναι γέρων ὤν μὴ
NAS: be born when he is old? He cannot
KJV: be born when he is old? can he enter
INT: a man be born old being not

Strong's Greek 1088
1 Occurrence


γέρων — 1 Occ.

















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