dear

Found 7 times in the King James Bible

H3357 Hebrew
G27 Greek

English Definition

precious

ע Hebrew (Old Testament)

Original Script

יַקִּיר

Transliteration

yaqqîyr

Strong's Reference H3357

Ω Greek (New Testament)

Original Script

ἀγαπητός

Transliteration

dôwd

Strong's Reference G27
Greek Meaning

(figuratively) to love; by implication, a love-token, lover, friend; specifically an uncle

"Dear" translates different words in the original languages. In the Old Testament (Hebrew) it corresponds to H3357, while in the New Testament (Greek) it corresponds to G27. Context determines which original word is being used.

Occurrences in Scripture

Jeremiah 31:20 Old Testament

Is Ephraim my dear son? is he

Luke 7:2 New Testament

who was dear unto him, was sick,

Acts 20:24 New Testament

I my life dear unto myself, so

Ephesians 5:1 New Testament

of God, as dear children;

Colossians 1:7 New Testament

of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is

Colossians 1:13 New Testament

kingdom of his dear Son:

1 Thessalonians 2:8 New Testament

because ye were dear unto us.

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