Strong's Lexicon timios: Precious, valuable, honorable Original Word: τίμιος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τιμή (timē), meaning "honor" or "value." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - 3368 (yaqar): Meaning "precious" or "valuable," often used in the Old Testament to describe costly stones or esteemed individuals. - 3513 (kabad): Meaning "to be heavy" or "to honor," used to convey the idea of giving weight or value to something or someone. Usage: The Greek adjective "timios" is used to describe something that is of great value, highly esteemed, or held in honor. It conveys the idea of intrinsic worth and is often used in the context of describing objects, people, or qualities that are precious or esteemed. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of honor and value was central to social and economic life. Objects or individuals deemed "timios" were often associated with wealth, status, or moral integrity. The term reflects a cultural appreciation for things that are rare, costly, or worthy of respect. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 5093 tímios (an adjective) – properly, valuable as having recognized value in the eyes of the beholder. See 5092 (timē). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom timé Definition valued, precious NASB Translation dear (1), honor (1), precious (8), respected (1), very costly (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5093: τίμιοςτίμιος, τίμια, τίμιον (τιμή), from Homer down; a. properly, held as of great price, i. e. precious: λίθος, Revelation 17:4; Revelation 18:12, 16; Revelation 21:19; plural 1 Corinthians 3:12 (R. V. costly stones); comparitive τιμιωτερος, 1 Peter 1:7 Rec.; superlative τιμιωτατος, Revelation 18:12; Revelation 21:11. b. metaphorically, held in honor, esteemed, especially dear: Hebrews 13:4; τίνι, to one, Acts 5:34; Acts 20:24 (here with a genitive also, according to the text of T Tr WH (οὐδενός λόγου etc. not worth a word; cf. Meyer at the passage)); καρπός τῆς γῆς, James 5:7; αἷμα, 1 Peter 1:19; ἐπαγγέλματα, 2 Peter 1:4. Including the comparative timioteros (tim-ee-o'-ter-os), and the superlative timiotatos (tim-ee-o'-tat-os) from time; valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved -- dear, honourable, (more, most) precious, had in reputation. see GREEK time Englishman's Concordance Acts 5:34 Adj-NMSGRK: Γαμαλιήλ νομοδιδάσκαλος τίμιος παντὶ τῷ NAS: a teacher of the Law, respected by all KJV: a doctor of the law, had in reputation among all INT: Gamaliel a teacher of the law honored by all the Acts 20:24 Adj-AFS 1 Corinthians 3:12 Adj-AMP Hebrews 13:4 Adj-NMS James 5:7 Adj-AMS 1 Peter 1:19 Adj-DNS 2 Peter 1:4 Adj-NNP Revelation 17:4 Adj-DMS Revelation 18:12 Adj-GFS Revelation 18:12 Adj-GNS-S Revelation 18:16 Adj-DMS Revelation 21:11 Adj-DMS-S Revelation 21:19 Adj-DMS Strong's Greek 5093 |
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