Hebrew · H3368, G4185

יָקָר

Valuable (objectively or subjectively) · extremely expensive

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יָקָר H3368 valuable (objectively or subjectively)

Pronunciation yāqār

Denotes objective worth or subjective esteem; ranges from material preciousness to honor and reputation.

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πολυτελής G4185 extremely expensive

Pronunciation polytelḗs

Costly luxury item commanding high price; used metaphorically for spiritual beauty surpassing material value.

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What does יָקָר (yaqar) mean in the Bible?

יָקָר · πολυτελής is a Hebrew phrase meaning "valuable or costly".

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What does יָקָר · πολυτελής mean in the Bible?

יָקָר · πολυτελής is a Hebrew phrase meaning "valuable or costly".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3368, G4185?

H3368, G4185 is connected to 36 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. valuable or costly

Strong's H3368, G4185

Lexical occurrences 36 verses

Source Gloss

valuable or costly

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