# 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: [[../other/gold.md]], [[../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)