ἔντιμος
éntimos
highly regarded
Highly valued or esteemed; held in honor or regard. The primary lexical meaning is 'worthy of honor' or 'held in high esteem.' The term can refer both to material things such as objects or possessions considered precious, and to persons who are esteemed or respected. In some contexts, it connotes social distinction and being regarded with particular affection or significance.
Luke 7:2 · Word #12
Lexicon G1784
| Lemma | ἔντιμος |
| Transliteration | éntimos |
| Strong's | G1784 |
| Definition | Highly valued or esteemed; held in honor or regard. The primary lexical meaning is 'worthy of honor' or 'held in high esteem.' The term can refer both to material things such as objects or possessions considered precious, and to persons who are esteemed or respected. In some contexts, it connotes social distinction and being regarded with particular affection or significance. |
Morphology ADJ.P NOM M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.P — Predicate Adjective — Linked to the subject by a verb |
| Case | NOM — Nominative — The subject of the sentence |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | highly regarded |
| Literal | precious/dear |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἔντιμος |
| Strong's | G1784 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G1784-02
esteemed
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, nominative masculine singular; functioning as a predicate adjective describing a masculine singular subject. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Esteemed" directly reflects the root τιμ- (to honor, value, esteem) and conveys a state of being held in honor. As nominative masculine singular, it describes a single male or masculine-referenced subject characterized by honor. |
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