In biblical terms, the concept of "appraised" often relates to the evaluation or assessment of value, whether it be material, spiritual, or moral. The Bible provides various instances where appraisal is significant, reflecting God's standards and human judgment.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, appraisal is frequently associated with the valuation of offerings, property, and individuals. Leviticus 27 provides detailed instructions on the valuation of persons, animals, and property dedicated to the Lord. For example, Leviticus 27:2-3 states, "Speak to the Israelites and say, 'When a man makes a special vow to the LORD involving the valuation of persons, if the valuation concerns a male from twenty to sixty years of age, then your valuation shall be fifty shekels of silver, according to the sanctuary shekel.'"

This passage illustrates the importance of a standardized system of appraisal in maintaining fairness and order in religious and societal obligations. The appraisal process ensured that vows and dedications were honored appropriately, reflecting the seriousness of one's commitment to God.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, appraisal takes on a more spiritual dimension. The Apostle Paul, in his letters, often speaks of the appraisal of spiritual matters and the discernment required by believers. In 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 , Paul writes, "The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned. The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment."

Here, the term "judges" can be understood as appraising or evaluating spiritual truths. Paul emphasizes the need for spiritual discernment, which allows believers to appraise the value and truth of spiritual matters, distinguishing them from worldly wisdom.

Moral and Ethical Appraisal

The Bible also addresses the appraisal of moral and ethical behavior. Proverbs 21:2 states, "All a man’s ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart." This verse highlights the divine appraisal of human actions and intentions. While individuals may justify their actions, it is ultimately God who appraises the heart and motives, providing a perfect and just evaluation.

Similarly, in the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30), Jesus illustrates the appraisal of faithfulness and stewardship. The servants are appraised based on their management of the master's resources, with rewards and consequences reflecting their diligence and responsibility.

Conclusion

The concept of appraisal in the Bible underscores the importance of evaluation in various aspects of life, from material possessions to spiritual truths and moral conduct. It serves as a reminder of the need for discernment and the ultimate authority of God's judgment in all matters.(imp. & p. p.) of Appraise.350. anakrino -- to examine, investigate
... Word Origin from ana and krino Definition to examine, investigate NASB Word Usage
appraised (2), appraises (1), asking questions (2), called to account (1 ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/350.htm - 8k3365. yaqar -- to be precious, prized or appraised
... yaqar. 3366 . to be precious, prized or appraised. Transliteration: yaqar Phonetic
Spelling: (yaw-kar') Short Definition: precious. Word Origin a prim. ...
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But, if it Does not Weary You, Let the Point Out as Briefly as ...
... On which the Lord said to him, "Judas, betrayest thou the Son of Man with a kiss?"
You observe that He was appraised by the traitor's covetousness at thirty ...
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How to Speak in Public
... They have tasted and tested life, they have learned proportion and perspective,
they have appraised things at their real value, and now they carry themselves ...
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Concerning Festivals in Honour of Emperors, victories, and the ...
... the deed. So strictly are we appraised with God in matters of this kind, even
with regard to the discipline of our family. [281] Therefore ...
/.../tertullian/on idolatry/chapter xv concerning festivals in honour.htm

Figurative Senses have their Foundation in Literal Fact Besides ...
... for his raiment;" [7403] "they gave Him gall, and made Him drink vinegar;" [7404]
"they shook their heads, and mocked Him;" [7405] "He was appraised by the ...
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The Lateness of the Revelation of Marcion's God the Question of ...
... Furthermore, [2517] he in like manner makes the Creator a god in local space, which
is itself to be appraised on a precisely identical scale of dignity; and to ...
/.../tertullian/the five books against marcion/chapter xv the lateness of the.htm

Happiness in Life is to be Gained by Living virtuously...
... It has not been left to be appraised according to man's ideas on the subject, but
has been entrusted to the divine judgment. Footnotes: [369] Cic. de Off. II. ...
/.../ambrose/works and letters of st ambrose/chapter i happiness in life.htm

Infants' Faults Spring from their Sheer Ignorance.
... whom the common people call Moriones [437] are used for the amusement of the sane;
and that they fetch higher prices than the sane when appraised for the slave ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 66 infants faults spring from.htm

Whether any virtue is Caused in us by Habituation?
... Boni. iii) or in "number, weight, and measure," as expressed in Wis.11:21,
man's good must needs be appraised with respect to some rule. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether any virtue is caused.htm

Whether Simony is an Intentional Will to Buy or Sell Something ...
... First, because a spiritual thing cannot be appraised at any earthly price, even
as it is said concerning wisdom (Prov.3:15), "she is more precious than all ...
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Prayer and Obedience
... In other words, and appraised at its lowest value " God having issued His commands
to us, in order to promote our good, it pays, therefore, to be obedient. ...
/.../bounds/the necessity of prayer/ix prayer and obedience.htm

Appraised (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Appraise. Multi-Version Concordance
Appraised (3 Occurrences). 1 Corinthians 2:14 Now the ...
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Inheritance (263 Occurrences)
... Real estate given to the priesthood must be appraised, and could be redeemed by
the payment of the appraised valuation, thus preventing the transfer of real ...
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Appraises (1 Occurrence)

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Apportions (2 Occurrences)

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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... noted, however, that Paul apparently does not feel that the gift of interpretation
is much to be relied on, for otherwise he would have appraised the utility ...
/g/gift.htm - 59k

Parousia
... conceivable that the apostles may have misunderstood Christ in other matters, but
an error in this central point of all (as the apostles appraised things) is ...
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Tongues (67 Occurrences)
... noted, however, that Paul apparently does not feel that the gift of interpretation
is much to be relied on, for otherwise he would have appraised the utility ...
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