Strong's H3453 · Hebrew
יָשִׁישׁ
yâshîysh · /yaw-sheesh'/
Definition
an old man
KJV: (very) aged (man), ancient, very old.
Root / derivation: from H3486 (יָשֵׁשׁ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָשִׁישׁ across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Job4 verses
With the ancient is wisdom; and in length of days understanding.
Job 15:10With us are both the grayheaded and very aged men, much elder than thy father.
Job 29:8The young men saw me, and hid themselves: and the aged arose, and stood up.
Job 32:6And Elihu the son of Barachel the Buzite answered and said, I am young, and ye are very old; wherefore I was afraid, and durst not shew you mine opinion. young: Heb. few of days durst: Heb. feared
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3453 (yâshîysh) mean?
an old man
How many times does H3453 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3453 (יָשִׁישׁ) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “aged.”
How is yâshîysh translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3453 is rendered as “aged” (2×), “ancient” (1×), “old” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָשִׁישׁ come from?
from H3486 (יָשֵׁשׁ);