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# age
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## Related Ideas:
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aged, from ancient times, old age
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## Definition:
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The term "age" refers to the length of time a person has lived. The term "aged" describes a person who is very old. The term "age" is also used to refer generally to a time period.
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* Jesus refers to "this age" as the present time when evil, sin, and disobedience fill the earth.
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* There will be a future age when righteousness will reign over a new heaven and a new earth.
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* Other words used to express an extended period of time include "era" and "season."
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* The phrase "ancient times" refers to times long ago.
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## Translation Suggestions:
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* Depending on the context, the term "age" could also be translated as "era" or "number of years old" or "time period" or "time."
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* The phrase "at a very old age" could be translated as "when he was very old" or "when he had lived a very long time."
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* The phrase "this present evil age" means "during this time right now when people are very evil."
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## Bible References:
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* [1 Chronicles 29:28](rc://en/tn/help/1ch/29/28)
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* [1 Corinthians 02:07](rc://en/tn/help/1co/02/07)
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* [Hebrews 06:05](rc://en/tn/help/heb/06/05)
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* [Job 05:26](rc://en/tn/help/job/05/26)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: H5769, H7872, G165, G166, G1074
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## Forms Found in the English ULB:
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age, aged, ages, from ancient times, old age
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