ΠΟΛΙΩΝ, πολιων
POLIŌN, poliōn
Sounds Like: PO-lee-ohn
Translations: of old age, of gray hairs, of old men
From the root: ΠΟΛΙΟΣ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Explanation: This word describes something as old, hoary, or gray, often referring to the gray hairs of old age. It is used to indicate a period of life, specifically old age, or to describe someone who is elderly. For example, it might be used in phrases like 'until old age' or 'the wisdom of old men'.
Inflection: Plural, Genitive, Masculine or Feminine
Strong’s number: G4174 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Sirach — 6:18
Swete's Recension of the Greek Septuagint
- Sirach — 6:18
From the same root
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