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The Definition of the word Age

Age

Used to denote the period of a man's life (Gen. 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 (Eph. 2:7; 3:5, 21; Col. 1:26). Respect to be" shown to the aged (Lev. 19:32). It is a blessing to communities when they have old men among them (Isa. 65:20; Zech. 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;" Gen. 15:15).


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