יָקָ֣ר
𐤉𐤒𐤓
yaqar
precious
from יָקַר; valuable (objectively or subjectively); brightness, clear, costly, excellent, fat, honourable women, precious, reputation.
H3368
Proverbs 1:13 · Word #3
Lexicon H3368
| Lemma | יָקָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤒𐤓 |
| Transliteration | yâqâr |
| Strong's | H3368 |
| In-context | precious |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H3368-01
precious
| Root | יקר (y-q-r) |
| Core Meanings | preciousness, value, rarity, weightiness, honor |
| Semantic Range | precious, costly, valuable, rare, esteemed, weighty, honored, splendid or bright |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical text, יָקָר marks what is of exceptional worth—whether material wealth, human life, wisdom, or the word of YHWH. It conveys not merely monetary value but honored status and rarity, underscoring what is esteemed in the sight of God and within covenantal community. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute; from the root יקר (y-q-r). Used attributively or predicatively to describe a masculine singular noun. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from the root יקר, conveying the idea of that which is weighty in worth, rare, or highly valued. As a masculine singular absolute adjective (HAamsa), the simple English adjective "precious" accurately reflects its singular descriptive form while preserving the root sense of high value and honor. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root יקר (preciousness, value, rarity, weightiness, honor)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H3366-01 |
biqaro | in his preciousness |
H3365-01 |
tiqar | she will be precious |
H3367-01 |
veliqar | and for precious-worth |
H3366-02 |
viqar | and preciousness |
H3367-02 |
viqara | and the precious-worth |
H3366-03 |
yeqar | preciousness |
H3368-02 |
yeqarah | precious (feminine singular) |
H3368-03 |
yeqarot | precious things |
Word Usage (36 occurrences of H3368)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 3:1 | יָקָר֙ | yaqar | rare |
| 2 Samuel 12:30 | יְקָרָ֔ה | yeqarah | precious |
| 1 Kings 5:31 | יְקָר֛וֹת | yeqarot | costly |