The meaning of “τιμή”
Understanding timḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
honour, precious, price, some. - a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables - by analogy, este...
τιμή
honour, precious, price, some. - a value, i.e. money paid, or (concretely and collectively) valuables - by analogy, esteem (especially of the highest degree), or the dignity itself
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:9 | “Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that was valued, whom they of the children of Israel did value;” Word: τιμή (timḗ) | |
| Acts 7:16 | “And were carried over into Sychem, and laid in the sepulchre that Abraham bought for a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem.” Word: τιμή (timḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:23 | “And those members of the body, which we think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more abundant honour; and our uncomely parts have more abundant comeliness.” Word: τιμή (timḗ) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:4 | “That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour;” Word: τιμή (timḗ) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:21 | “If a man therefore purge himself from these, he shall be a vessel unto honour, sanctified, and meet for the master’s use, and prepared unto every good work.” Word: τιμή (timḗ) |