Hebrew · H3368, G4185 · unreviewed

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 word meaning "valuable or costly".

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Meaning

valuable or costly
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Word Pictures (Robertson)

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