Definition
πολυτελής, -ές
(πολύς, τέλος) [in LXX for יָקָר, etc. ;]
very costly, very precious, of great value: Mark 14:3, 1 Timothy 2:9; metaphorically, 1 Peter 3:4.
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as πολυτελής:
- פְּנִינִיםpa.nin“jewel”75%
- יָקָרya.qar“precious”25%
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Mark 14:3πολυτελοῦς · of expensiveWhile Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
- 1 Timothy 2:9πολυτελεῖ · expensiveLikewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
- 1 Peter 3:4πολυτελές · precious…but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.