Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πολύτιμος”
Understanding polýtimos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
very costly, of great price. - extremely valuable
G4186
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πολύτιμος
Phoneticpol-oot'-ee-mos
Transliterationpolýtimos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
very costly, of great price. - extremely valuable
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:46 | “Who, when he had found one pearl of great price, went and sold all that he had, and bought it.” Word: πολύτιμος (polýtimos) | |
| John 12:3 | “Then took Mary a pound of ointment of spikenard, very costly, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.” Word: πολύτιμος (polýtimos) |