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# precious #
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## Facts: ##
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The term "precious" describes people or things that are considered to be very valuable.
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* 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.
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* 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).
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* This term could also be translated as "valuable" or "very dear" or "cherished" or "highly valued."
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(See also: [gold ](../other/gold.md ), [silver ](../other/silver.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [2 Peter 01:1-2 ](en/tn/2pe/help/01/01 )
* [Acts 20:22-24 ](en/tn/act/help/20/22 )
* [Daniel 11:38-39 ](en/tn/dan/help/11/38 )
* [Lamentations 01:7 ](en/tn/lam/help/01/07 )
* [Luke 07:2-5 ](en/tn/luk/help/07/02 )
* [Psalms 036:7-9 ](en/tn/psa/help/36/07 )
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