The meaning of “τίμιος”
Understanding tímios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dear, honourable, (more, most) precious, had in reputation. - valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) hon...
τίμιος
dear, honourable, (more, most) precious, had in reputation. - valuable, i.e. (objectively) costly, or (subjectively) honored, esteemed, or (figuratively) beloved
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 20:24 | “But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.” Word: τίμιος (tímios) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:12 | “Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;” Word: τίμιος (tímios) | |
| Hebrews 13:4 | “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” Word: τίμιος (tímios) | |
| James 5:7 | “Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.” Word: τίμιος (tímios) | |
| 1 Peter 1:19 | “But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot:” Word: τίμιος (tímios) |