5093. timios

Lexicon

timios: Precious, valuable, honorable

Original Word: τίμιος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: timios
Pronunciation: TEE-mee-os
Phonetic Spelling: (tim'-ee-os)
Definition: Precious, valuable, honorable
Meaning: of great price, precious, honored.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dear, honorable, precious

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.

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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 Origin
from timé
Definition
valued, precious
NASB Translation
dear (1), honor (1), precious (8), respected (1), very costly (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5093: τίμιος

τίμιος, 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.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τιμή (timē), meaning "honor" or "value."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Hebrew 3368: יָקָר (yaqar) • Meaning "precious" or "valuable," often used in the Old Testament to describe something of great worth or rarity.
• Strong's Hebrew 3513: כָּבֵד (kaved) • Meaning "to be heavy" or "to honor," used to convey the idea of weightiness in terms of honor or value.

These Hebrew terms parallel the Greek τίμιος in conveying the concept of value, honor, and esteem, reflecting a consistent biblical theme across both Testaments.

Usage: The term τίμιος appears in the New Testament to describe objects, people, or concepts that are considered valuable or honorable. It is used in various contexts to emphasize the worth or esteem of the subject.

Context: The Greek word τίμιος is used in the New Testament to convey the concept of value and honor. It appears in several key passages, each highlighting the esteemed nature of the subject in question. For instance, in 1 Peter 1:19, the blood of Christ is described as "precious" (τίμιος), underscoring its invaluable role in redemption: "but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot." This usage emphasizes the unparalleled worth of Christ's sacrifice.

In Revelation 17:4, the term is used to describe the luxurious adornments of the woman: "The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls." Here, τίμιος highlights the opulence and perceived value of the materials.

Additionally, in Philippians 4:8, believers are encouraged to think on things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, and of good repute, with "honorable" being translated from τίμιος. This usage suggests a moral and ethical dimension, encouraging believers to value and esteem what is virtuous and commendable.

The use of τίμιος in the New Testament reflects a broader biblical theme of recognizing and valuing what is truly important, whether it be the sacrificial work of Christ, the moral virtues to be pursued, or the eternal treasures that surpass earthly wealth.

Forms and Transliterations

τιμια τίμια τιμιαν τιμίαν τιμίας τίμιοι τιμίοις τιμιον τίμιον τιμιος τίμιος τιμιου τιμίου τιμιους τιμίους τιμιω τιμίω τιμίῳ τιμίων τιμιωτατου τιμιωτάτου τιμιωτατω τιμιωτάτω τιμιωτάτῳ τιμιωτέρα τιμιώτερον timia tímia timian timían timio timiō timíoi timíōi timion tímion timios tímios timiotato timiōtatō timiotátoi timiōtátōi timiotatou timiotátou timiōtatou timiōtátou timiou timíou timious timíous

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 5:34 Adj-NMS
GRK: 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
GRK: τὴν ψυχὴν τιμίαν ἐμαυτῷ ὡς
NAS: of any account as dear to myself, so
KJV: my life dear unto myself, so
INT: my life dear to myself so as

1 Corinthians 3:12 Adj-AMP
GRK: ἄργυρον λίθους τιμίους ξύλα χόρτον
NAS: silver, precious stones,
KJV: gold, silver, precious stones, wood,
INT: silver stones precious wood hay

Hebrews 13:4 Adj-NMS
GRK: Τίμιος ὁ γάμος
NAS: Marriage [is to be held] in honor among
KJV: Marriage [is] honourable in all,
INT: Honorable [let] marriage [be held]

James 5:7 Adj-AMS
GRK: ἐκδέχεται τὸν τίμιον καρπὸν τῆς
NAS: waits for the precious produce
KJV: waiteth for the precious fruit
INT: awaits the precious fruit of the

1 Peter 1:19 Adj-DNS
GRK: ἀλλὰ τιμίῳ αἵματι ὡς
NAS: but with precious blood, as of a lamb
KJV: But with the precious blood of Christ,
INT: but by precious blood as

2 Peter 1:4 Adj-NNP
GRK: ὧν τὰ τίμια καὶ μέγιστα
NAS: He has granted to us His precious and magnificent
KJV: and precious promises:
INT: which the precious and greatest

Revelation 17:4 Adj-DMS
GRK: καὶ λίθῳ τιμίῳ καὶ μαργαρίταις
NAS: with gold and precious stones
KJV: with gold and precious stones and
INT: and stone precious and pearls

Revelation 18:12 Adj-GFS
GRK: καὶ λίθου τιμίου καὶ μαργαριτῶν
NAS: and silver and precious stones
KJV: silver, and precious stones, and
INT: and of stone precious and of pearl

Revelation 18:12 Adj-GNS-S
GRK: ἐκ ξύλου τιμιωτάτου καὶ χαλκοῦ
NAS: article [made] from very costly wood
KJV: vessels of most precious wood, and
INT: of wood most precious and of brass

Revelation 18:16 Adj-DMS
GRK: καὶ λίθῳ τιμίῳ καὶ μαργαρίτῃ
NAS: with gold and precious stones
KJV: gold, and precious stones, and
INT: and stone precious and pearls

Revelation 21:11 Adj-DMS-S
GRK: ὅμοιος λίθῳ τιμιωτάτῳ ὡς λίθῳ
NAS: was like a very costly stone,
KJV: unto a stone most precious, even like
INT: [was] like a stone most precious as a stone

Revelation 21:19 Adj-DMS
GRK: παντὶ λίθῳ τιμίῳ κεκοσμημένοι ὁ
NAS: with every kind of precious stone.
KJV: all manner of precious stones.
INT: with every stone precious [were] adorned the

Strong's Greek 5093
13 Occurrences

τίμια — 1 Occ.
τιμίαν — 1 Occ.
τιμίῳ — 4 Occ.
τιμιωτάτῳ — 1 Occ.
τιμιωτάτου — 1 Occ.
τίμιον — 1 Occ.
τίμιος — 2 Occ.
τιμίου — 1 Occ.
τιμίους — 1 Occ.