# precious #

## 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 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)