The meaning of “יָקַר”
Understanding yâqar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
be (make) precious, be prized, be set by, withdraw. - properly, apparently, to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) valuable - ...
יָקַר
be (make) precious, be prized, be set by, withdraw. - properly, apparently, to be heavy, i.e. (figuratively) valuable - causatively, to make rare (figuratively, to inhibit) 1) to esteem, be prized, be valuable, be precious, be costly, be appraised 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be precious, be highly valued, be esteemed, be costly 1a2) to be appraised 1b) (Hiphil) to make something precious
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 26:21 | “Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.” Word: יָקַר (yâqar) | |
| 2 Kings 1:14 | “Behold, there came fire down from heaven, and burnt up the two captains of the former fifties with their fifties: therefore let my life now be precious in thy sight.” Word: יָקַר (yâqar) | |
| Psalms 72:14 | “He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.” Word: יָקַר (yâqar) | |
| Proverbs 25:17 | “Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbour’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee.” Word: יָקַר (yâqar) | |
| Isaiah 43:4 | “Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.” Word: יָקַר (yâqar) |
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