Strong's Lexicon yachar: To be precious, to be esteemed, to be valuable Original Word: יָחַר Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament for similar concepts includes "τιμάω" (timao - to honor, to value) and "πολύτιμος" (polytimos - very precious, of great value). Usage: The Hebrew verb "yachar" conveys the idea of something being precious, esteemed, or valuable. It is often used in contexts where the worth or value of an object, person, or concept is being highlighted. This term underscores the intrinsic value or esteem attributed to something, often in a relational or covenantal context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of value and esteem was deeply tied to relationships and covenants. Objects or individuals deemed "yachar" were often those that held significant importance within the community or in the eyes of God. This valuation was not merely economic but also relational and spiritual, reflecting the community's or God's regard for the person or object. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as achar, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance tarry longer A primitive root; to delay -- tarry longer. Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ye·ḥĕ·maṯ·nî — 1 Occ.yi·ḥam — 1 Occ. wə·yaḥ·mūr — 2 Occ. wə·yaḥ·may — 1 Occ. mî·yā·ḥêp̄ — 1 Occ. wə·yā·ḥêp̄ — 3 Occ. yā·ḥêp̄ — 1 Occ. lə·yaḥ·ṣə·’êl — 1 Occ. yaḥ·ṣə·’êl — 1 Occ. hay·yaḥ·ṣə·’ê·lî — 1 Occ. bə·hiṯ·ya·ḥêś — 1 Occ. ham·miṯ·yaḥ·śîm — 2 Occ. hiṯ·ya·ḥêś — 2 Occ. hiṯ·yaḥ·śām — 3 Occ. hiṯ·yaḥ·śū — 2 Occ. lə·hiṯ·ya·ḥêś — 3 Occ. wə·hiṯ·yaḥ·śām — 5 Occ. hay·ya·ḥaś — 1 Occ. hiṯ·ya·ḥêś — 1 Occ. ū·lə·hiṯ·ya·ḥêś — 1 Occ. |
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