# precious, valuable, expensive, fine

## Facts:

The term “precious” describes people or things that are considered to be very valuable.

* The term “precious stones” or “precious jewels” refers to rocks and minerals that are colorful or have other qualities that make them beautiful or useful.
* Examples of precious stones include diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
* Gold and silver are called “precious metals.”
* Yahweh says that his people are “precious” in his sight (Isaiah 43:4).
* Peter wrote that a gentle and quiet spirit is precious in God’s sight (1 Peter 3:4).
* This term could also be translated as “valuable” or “very dear” or “cherished” or “highly valued.”

(See also: [gold](../other/gold.md), [silver](../other/silver.md))

## Bible References:

* [2 Peter 1:1](rc://en/tn/help/2pe/01/01)
* [Acts 20:22-24](rc://en/tn/help/act/20/22)
* [Daniel 11:38-39](rc://en/tn/help/dan/11/38)
* [Lamentations 1:7](rc://en/tn/help/lam/01/7)
* [Luke 7:2-5](rc://en/tn/help/luk/07/02)
* [Psalms 36:8](rc://en/tn/help/psa/036/08)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H0068, H1431, H2532, H2667, H2896, H3357, H3365, H3366, H3368, H4022, H4030, H4261, H4262, H5238, H8443, G09270, G17840, G24720, G41850, G41860, G50920, G50930
