Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical context, "treasures" often refer to material wealth, spiritual riches, or the deep truths of God's Word. The concept of treasures is addressed in both the Old and New Testaments, highlighting the transient nature of earthly wealth and the eternal value of spiritual riches.Old Testament In the Old Testament, treasures are frequently associated with material wealth, such as gold, silver, and precious stones. These treasures were often stored in treasuries and were considered a sign of prosperity and blessing. For instance, King Solomon's wealth is described in terms of vast treasures: "The king made silver and gold as common in Jerusalem as stones, and cedar as abundant as sycamore-fig trees in the foothills" (2 Chronicles 1:15). However, the Old Testament also warns against the dangers of relying on material wealth. Proverbs 11:4 states, "Riches are worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death" . This highlights the temporary nature of earthly treasures and the importance of spiritual integrity. New Testament In the New Testament, Jesus frequently addresses the concept of treasures, emphasizing the distinction between earthly and heavenly wealth. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches, "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" (Matthew 6:19-21). This passage underscores the eternal value of spiritual treasures over material possessions. The Apostle Paul also speaks of treasures in a spiritual sense. In 2 Corinthians 4:7, he writes, "But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this surpassingly great power is from God and not from us" . Here, the "treasure" refers to the gospel and the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit, which believers carry within their mortal bodies. Spiritual Treasures The Bible presents spiritual treasures as the wisdom and knowledge found in Christ. Colossians 2:2-3 states, "My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge" . This passage highlights the profound spiritual wealth available to believers through a relationship with Christ. Warnings and Encouragements Scripture provides numerous warnings about the pursuit of material wealth at the expense of spiritual well-being. In 1 Timothy 6:9-10, Paul warns, "Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil" . This serves as a caution against allowing the desire for earthly treasures to overshadow one's spiritual priorities. Conversely, believers are encouraged to seek spiritual treasures. In Matthew 13:44, Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to a treasure hidden in a field, illustrating the incomparable value of spiritual riches: "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field" . In summary, the Bible presents treasures as both material and spiritual, urging believers to prioritize eternal riches over temporal wealth. Through the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, Scripture calls for a focus on heavenly treasures, which offer lasting value and fulfillment. ATS Bible Dictionary TreasuresKings were wont to store their possessions and guard what they most valued in well-fortified cities, hence called treasure-cities, Exodus 1:11; 1 Chronicles 27:25; Ezra 5:17. "Treasures in the field," Jeremiah 41:8, were provisions, etc., buried, as is the custom in many parts of the world, in subterranean pits. Numerous ruined granaries of this kind are still found in the vicinity of Bethshean. The "pilgrim fathers" in like manner found heaps of corn buried in the ground by the Indians. In consequence also of the great insecurity of property in the East, it seems to have been usual from the earliest times to hide in the ground gold and jewels; and the owners being killed or driven away, or forgetting the place of deposit, these hidden treasures remain till chance or search brings them to light. They are much sought for by the Arabs at this day, and are believed by them to be the object travelers from the West have in view in exploring ancient ruins, Job 3:21; Proverbs 2:4; Matthew 13:44. But a few years since, some workmen digging in a garden at Sidon, discovered several copper pots, filled with gold coin from the mint of Philip of Macedon and his son Alexander, unmixed with any of later date. This lost treasure, worth many thousands of dollars, had remained apparently undisturbed over two thousand years. Greek 2344. thesauros -- treasure ... Word Origin from the same as tithemi and a prim. root aur- Definition treasure NASB Word Usage treasure (12), treasures (5). treasure. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/2344.htm - 7k Strong's Hebrew 5233. nekes -- riches, treasures... 5232, 5233. nekes. 5234 . riches, treasures. Transliteration: nekes Phonetic Spelling: (neh'-kes) Short Definition: wealth. Word ... /hebrew/5233.htm - 5k 4301. matmon -- hidden treasure, treasure 6264. athid -- ready, prepared 4362. mikman -- hidden stores 214. otsar -- treasure, store, a treasury, storehouse 4261. machmad -- desire, desirable thing 4710. matspon -- hidden treasure, treasure 2536b. chamudah -- desirableness, preciousness 1596. genaz -- a treasure 6845. tsaphan -- to hide, treasure up Library Hearts and Treasures Lost Treasures "Lay up for Yourselves Treasures in Heaven. " Objective Treasures are Always Delightful: and Though we Travail ... Can any Ingratitude be More Damned than that which is Fed by ... On the Words of the Gospel, Matt. vi. 19, "Lay not up for ... He Therefore Hath not Only Made us Infinite Treasures Only in ... The Nobility of Divine Friendship! are not all his Treasures Yours Of the Confiscation of the Sacred Treasures and Taking Away of the ... The Sermon on the Mount. Thesaurus Treasures (77 Occurrences)... Multi-Version Concordance Treasures (77 Occurrences). ... Opening their treasures, they offered to him gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ... /t/treasures.htm - 31k Treasuries (36 Occurrences) Treasurer (6 Occurrences) Treasury (25 Occurrences) Shields (44 Occurrences) Dedicated (37 Occurrences) Shishak (6 Occurrences) Treasure-house (6 Occurrences) Dig (24 Occurrences) Azmaveth (8 Occurrences) Resources How can we store up treasures in heaven? | GotQuestions.orgWhat does it mean that we have treasures in jars of clay (2 Corinthians 4:7)? | GotQuestions.org What are the 95 Theses of Martin Luther? | GotQuestions.org Treasures: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Treasures (77 Occurrences)Matthew 2:11 Matthew 6:19 Matthew 6:20 Matthew 13:52 Colossians 2:3 Hebrews 11:26 James 5:2 Deuteronomy 32:34 Deuteronomy 33:19 1 Kings 7:51 1 Kings 14:26 1 Kings 15:18 2 Kings 12:18 2 Kings 14:14 2 Kings 16:8 2 Kings 18:15 2 Kings 20:13 2 Kings 20:15 2 Kings 24:13 1 Chronicles 9:26 1 Chronicles 26:20 1 Chronicles 26:22 1 Chronicles 26:24 1 Chronicles 26:26 1 Chronicles 27:25 1 Chronicles 27:27 1 Chronicles 27:28 1 Chronicles 28:11 1 Chronicles 28:12 1 Chronicles 29:3 2 Chronicles 5:1 2 Chronicles 8:15 2 Chronicles 11:11 2 Chronicles 12:9 2 Chronicles 16:2 2 Chronicles 25:24 2 Chronicles 32:27 2 Chronicles 36:18 Ezra 6:1 Job 3:21 Job 20:26 Job 28:10 Job 38:22 Psalms 135:7 Proverbs 2:4 Proverbs 8:21 Proverbs 10:2 Proverbs 21:6 Proverbs 24:4 Isaiah 2:7 Isaiah 10:13 Isaiah 39:2 Isaiah 39:4 Isaiah 45:3 Jeremiah 10:13 Jeremiah 15:13 Jeremiah 17:3 Jeremiah 20:5 Jeremiah 48:7 Jeremiah 49:4 Jeremiah 50:37 Jeremiah 51:13 Jeremiah 51:16 Lamentations 1:7 Lamentations 1:10 Lamentations 1:11 Ezekiel 22:25 Ezekiel 28:4 Daniel 11:38 Daniel 11:43 Hosea 9:6 Hosea 13:15 Joel 3:5 Obadiah 1:6 Micah 6:10 Nahum 2:9 Haggai 2:7 Subtopics Related Terms |