πολυτελής

polutelēsAdjectiveG4185

valuable

From: from G4183 (πολύς) and G5056 (τέλος);

Short Definition

extremely expensive

Full Lexicon Entry

very costly, very precious, of great value: metaphorically.
LXX Usage: for יָקָר, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Peter
1
1 Timothy
1
Mark
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Peter 3:4
  • 1 Timothy 2:9
  • Mark 14:3

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