Berean Strong's Lexicon margarités: Pearl Original Word: μαργαρίτης Word Origin: Derived from a foreign origin, likely of Semitic roots, related to the Hebrew word "גָּבִישׁ" (gabish), meaning crystal or pearl. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "margarités," the concept of precious stones and pearls can be related to the Hebrew word "גָּבִישׁ" (gabish), which refers to crystal or a precious stone. Usage: In the New Testament, "margarités" refers to pearls, which are precious and valuable gems. Pearls are often used metaphorically to represent something of great value or worth. The term is used to illustrate the incomparable value of the Kingdom of Heaven and the wisdom of discerning what is truly valuable. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient world, pearls were highly prized and considered symbols of wealth and status. They were often more valuable than gold and were sought after by the wealthy elite. Pearls were harvested from the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea, and the Indian Ocean, making them rare and expensive. In Jewish culture, pearls were not as commonly referenced as in Greco-Roman contexts, but they were still recognized for their beauty and value. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition a pearl NASB Translation pearl (2), pearls (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3135: μαργαρίτηςμαργαρίτης, μαργαρίτου, ὁ, a pearl: Matthew 13:45; 1 Timothy 2:9; Revelation 17:4; 18:( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pearl. From margaros (a pearl-oyster); a pearl -- pearl. Forms and Transliterations μαργαριται μαργαρίται μαργαρῖται μαργαριταις μαργαρίταις μαργαριτας μαργαρίτας μαργαριτη μαργαρίτῃ μαργαριτην μαργαρίτην μαργαριτου μαργαρίτου μαργαριτων μαργαριτῶν margaritai margarîtai margaritais margarítais margaritas margarítas margarite margaritē margarítei margarítēi margariten margaritēn margaríten margarítēn margariton margaritôn margaritōn margaritō̂n margaritou margarítouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 7:6 N-AMPGRK: βάλητε τοὺς μαργαρίτας ὑμῶν ἔμπροσθεν NAS: and do not throw your pearls before KJV: cast ye your pearls before swine, INT: cast the pearls of you before Matthew 13:45 N-AMP Matthew 13:46 N-AMS 1 Timothy 2:9 N-DMP Revelation 17:4 N-DMP Revelation 18:12 N-GMP Revelation 18:16 N-DMS Revelation 21:21 N-NMP Revelation 21:21 N-GMS Strong's Greek 3135 |
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