Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, April 25th, 2024
the Fourth Week after Easter
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Age

Easton's Bible Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Agate
Next Entry
Agee
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links
Used to denote the period of a man's life (Genesis 47:28 ), the maturity of life (John 9:21 ), the latter end of life (Job 11:17 ), a generation of the human race (Job 8:8 ), and an indefinite period (Ephesians 2:7; 3:5,21; Colossians 1:26 ). Respect to be shown to the aged (Leviticus 19:32 ). It is a blessing to communities when they have old men among them (Isaiah 65:20; Zechariah 8:4 ). The aged supposed to excel in understanding (Job 12:20; 15:10; 32:4,9; 1 Kings 12:6,8 ). A full age the reward of piety (Job 5:26; Genesis 15:15 ).

Bibliography Information
Easton, Matthew George. Entry for 'Age'. Easton's Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​ebd/​a/age.html. 1897.
adsFree icon
Ads FreeProfile