Reverence for the aged was reflected in the Mosaic Law at Leviticus 19: 32: “Before gray hair you should rise up, and you must show consideration for the person of an old man. ”
Sügav lugupidamine eakate inimeste vastu peegeldub ka Moosese seaduses 3. Moosese 19: 32: „Hallpea ees tõuse üles ja vanale anna au! ”