3357. yaqqir

Lexicon

yaqqir: Precious, esteemed, valuable

Original Word: יַקִּיר
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: yaqqiyr
Pronunciation: yah-KEER
Phonetic Spelling: (yak-keer')
Definition: Precious, esteemed, valuable
Meaning: precious

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

dear

From yaqar; precious -- dear.

see HEBREW yaqar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from yaqar
Definition
very precious, dear
NASB Translation
dear (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

יַקִּיר adjective intransitive very precious, dear; only הֲבֵן יַקִּיר לִי אֶפְרַיִם Jeremiah 31:20 is Ephraim a very precious son unto me ? ("" יֶלֶד שַׁעֲשׁוּעִים).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָקַר (yaqar), which means "to be precious" or "to be valued."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 5093: τίμιος (timios) • meaning "precious" or "of great price."
• Strong's Greek Number 1784: ἐντιμότερος (entimoteros) • meaning "more honorable" or "more precious."

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of value and esteem, often used in the New Testament to describe the preciousness of faith, the blood of Christ, or the honor due to certain individuals or qualities.

Usage: The word יַקִּיר is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe objects, people, or qualities that are considered valuable or esteemed. It is often used in poetic and prophetic literature to emphasize the worth or significance of something in the eyes of God or people.

Context: יַקִּיר (yaqqir) appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts that highlight the value and esteem of certain entities. For example, in Jeremiah 31:20, the term is used to describe Ephraim as a "precious son" to God, indicating a deep affection and value placed upon him: "Is not Ephraim a precious son to Me, a delightful child?" (BSB). This usage underscores the special relationship and favor that God has towards Ephraim, despite his past transgressions. The term is also used in other contexts to describe precious stones or valuable items, emphasizing their worth and desirability. The concept of being "precious" in the biblical sense often extends beyond material value to include spiritual and relational significance, reflecting God's perspective on what is truly valuable.

Forms and Transliterations

יַקִּ֨יר יקיר yakKir yaq·qîr yaqqîr

Englishman's Concordance

Jeremiah 31:20
HEB: הֲבֵן֩ יַקִּ֨יר לִ֜י אֶפְרַ֗יִם
NAS: Is Ephraim My dear son?
KJV: [Is] Ephraim my dear son?
INT: afflicted my dear is Ephraim lo

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 3357
1 Occurrence

yaq·qîr — 1 Occ.