Éntimos — G1784

Definition

adjective

valued (figuratively)

1. honorable, noble

Usually translated as

precious, dear, in reputation, more honourable

Origin

from G1722 and G5092

• en (G1722)
• timḗ (G5092)

Occurrences

Éntimos occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Philippians (1), 1 Peter (2)

• Luke 7:2 — And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear (ἔντιμος) unto him, was sick, and ready to die.
• Luke 14:8 — When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man (ἐντιμότερός) than thou be bidden of him;
• Philippians 2:29 — Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation (ἐντίμους):
• 1 Peter 2:4 — To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious (ἔντιμον),
• 1 Peter 2:6 — Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious (ἔντιμον): and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.