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γηράσκω

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Forms of the word
Dictionary: 
γηράσκω
Greek transliteration: 
gēraskō
Simplified transliteration: 
gerasko
Principal Parts: 
-, ἐγήρασα, γεγήρακα, -, -
Numbers
Strong's number: 
1095
GK Number: 
1180
Statistics
Frequency in New Testament: 
2
Morphology of Biblical Greek Tag: 
v-5a
Gloss: 
to grow old, age
Definition: 
to be, or become old, Jn. 21:18; Heb. 8:13*

Greek-English Concordance for γηράσκω

John 21:18 I tell you the solemn truth, when you were young, you used to fasten on your clothes and go wherever you wanted, but when you grow (gērasēs | γηράσῃς | aor act subj 2 sg) old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will fasten on your clothes and take you where you do not want to go.”
Hebrews 8:13 In speaking of a new covenant, he makes the first one obsolete. And what is becoming obsolete and growing (gēraskon | γηράσκον | pres act ptcp nom sg neut) old is ready to disappear.