Lexical Summary entimos: Honored, precious, esteemed Original Word: ἔντιμος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dear, highly regarded, precious,From en and time; valued (figuratively) -- dear, more honourable, precious, in reputation. see GREEK en see GREEK time HELPS Word-studies 1784 éntimos (an adjective, derived from 1722 /en "in," intensifying 5092 /timḗ, "attributed honor") – properly, hold in honor, in a state (condition) of personal respect. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom en and timé Definition valued, precious NASB Translation high regard (1), highly regarded (1), more distinguished (1), precious (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1784: ἔντιμοςἔντιμος, ἔντιμον (τιμή), held in honor, prized; hence, precious: λίθος, 1 Peter 2:4, 6 (Isaiah 28:16); honorable, noble, Luke 14:8; τίνι, dear to one, Luke 7:2; ἔντιμον ἔχειν τινα to hold one dear or in honor, to value highly, Philippians 2:29. ((Sophocles, Plato, others).) Topical Lexicon Conceptual Overview The adjective represented by Strong’s 1784 describes persons or things held in high esteem, regarded as precious, highly valued, or worthy of special honor. Its appearances span narratives about Jesus’ earthly ministry, apostolic teaching on congregational life, and Petrine Christology, uniting them around a single truth: God assigns honor in ways that reveal His character and purposes. Old Testament and Intertestamental Background Hebrew vocabulary for “honor” (kāḇōd) and “precious” (yāqār, ḥemdâ) already fused worth with weightiness. The Greek translators of the Septuagint often used cognate words (τιμή, τίμιος) to render these terms, laying a linguistic bridge to the New Testament. By New-Testament times, the idea of something or someone being “precious” spoke both of intrinsic value and of the esteem conferred by the community—an important backdrop for each Gospel and Epistle reference. Use in the Ministry of Jesus (Luke 7:2; Luke 14:8) Luke 7:2 shows a Gentile centurion whose “highly valued servant” lay dying. The narrative reveals two layers of honor: the centurion esteems his servant, and Jesus honors the centurion’s faith. The episode foreshadows the transfer of covenant privileges to believing Gentiles. Luke 14:8 records Jesus’ counsel: “When you are invited to a wedding banquet, do not sit in the place of honor.” He redirects social ambition, teaching that honor is ultimately God’s to bestow. His parable rebukes pride and anticipates the eschatological banquet where the humble are exalted (Luke 14:11). Pauline Application to Congregational Life (Philippians 2:29) Paul writes of Epaphroditus: “Welcome him in the Lord with great joy and honor men like him” (Philippians 2:29). The term extends beyond abstract respect; it calls for tangible recognition of sacrificial gospel service. In a letter already focused on Christ’s kenosis (Philippians 2:5-11), Paul teaches that genuine honor belongs to those who imitate the Servant’s humility, not to the socially prominent. Petrine Christology: The Precious Stone (1 Peter 2:4, 6) Peter applies the word to Jesus Christ Himself: The contrast is stark: the world deems the Stone disposable; the Father deems Him infinitely valuable. Peter further implies that those who trust in the “precious” Christ share His honor (1 Peter 2:7-9), becoming “living stones” in a spiritual house. Theological Themes 1. Divine Appraisal vs. Human Appraisal. Throughout Scripture God’s evaluation overturns human scales of worth (compare Isaiah 55:8-9; 1 Corinthians 1:26-29). Practical and Pastoral Implications • Worship: Corporate adoration centers on the incalculable worth of Christ, echoing heaven’s cry, “Worthy is the Lamb” (Revelation 5:12). By tracing Strong’s 1784 across its five occurrences, Scripture teaches that true honor flows from God, finds its focal point in His Son, and is reflected in a countercultural community that prizes what He prizes. Forms and Transliterations έντιμα έντιμοι εντίμοις εντιμον έντιμον ἔντιμον εντιμος έντιμος ἔντιμος εντιμοτερος εντιμότερός ἐντιμότερός εντιμοτέρους εντίμου εντιμους εντίμους ἐντίμους εντίμων εντίμως entimon éntimon entimos éntimos entimoteros entimóterós entimous entímousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 7:2 Adj-NMSGRK: ἦν αὐτῷ ἔντιμος NAS: who was highly regarded by him, was sick KJV: who was dear unto him, was INT: was to him valued highly Luke 14:8 Adj-NMS-C Philippians 2:29 Adj-AMP 1 Peter 2:4 Adj-AMS 1 Peter 2:6 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 1784 |
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