The meaning of “ἔντιμος”
Understanding éntimos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dear, more honourable, precious, in reputation. - valued (figuratively)
ἔντιμος
dear, more honourable, precious, in reputation. - valued (figuratively)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 7:2 | “And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear unto him, was sick, and ready to die.” Word: ἔντιμος (éntimos) | |
| Luke 14:8 | “When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him;” Word: ἔντιμος (éntimos) | |
| Philippians 2:29 | “Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation:” Word: ἔντιμος (éntimos) | |
| 1 Peter 2:4 | “To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,” Word: ἔντιμος (éntimos) | |
| 1 Peter 2:6 | “Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.” Word: ἔντιμος (éntimos) |