Strong's Lexicon yaqqir: Precious, esteemed, valuable Original Word: יַקִּיר Word Origin: Derived from the root יָקַר (yaqar), meaning "to be precious" or "to be esteemed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for similar concepts includes Strong's Greek 5093 (τιμιός, timios), meaning "precious" or "honored." Usage: The Hebrew word "yaqqir" is used to describe something or someone that is considered precious, esteemed, or of high value. It conveys a sense of worth and honor, often used in contexts where something is cherished or held in high regard. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of something being "precious" or "esteemed" was deeply tied to its rarity, significance, or the honor it brought. This could apply to material possessions, such as precious stones or metals, as well as to people or relationships that were highly valued. The esteem given to something or someone often reflected their importance in religious, social, or familial contexts. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to yaqqir Definition honorable, difficult NASB Translation difficult (1), honorable (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [יַקִּיר] adjective honourable, difficult; — 1 honourable, emphatic יַקִּירָא Ezra 4:10. 2 difficult (compare Biblical Hebrew כָּבֵד adjective 1 d), feminine singular יַקִּירָה Daniel 2:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance noble, rare (Aramaic) corresponding to yaqqiyr -- noble, rare. see HEBREW yaqqiyr Forms and Transliterations וְיַקִּירָ֔א ויקירא יַקִּירָ֔ה יקירה veyakkiRa wə·yaq·qî·rā wəyaqqîrā yakkiRah yaq·qî·rāh yaqqîrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:10 HEB: אָסְנַפַּר֙ רַבָּ֣א וְיַקִּירָ֔א וְהוֹתֵ֣ב הִמּ֔וֹ NAS: the great and honorable Osnappar KJV: the great and noble Asnappar INT: Osnappar the great and honorable and settled them Daniel 2:11 2 Occurrences |
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