DMS_GL_my_tw/bible/other/precious.md

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, silver)

Bible References:

• 2 Peter 01:01
• Acts 20:22-24
• Daniel 11:38-39
• Lamentations 01:7
• Luke 07:2-5
• Psalms 036:08

Word Data:

• Strong’s: H68, H1431, H2532, H2667, H2896, H3357, H3365, H3366, H3368, H4022, H4030, H4261, H4262, H5238, H8443, G927, G1784, G2472, G4185, G4186, G5092, G5093