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# precious #
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## Facts: ##
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The term "precious" describes people or things that are considered to be very valuable.
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* The term "precious stones" or "precious jewels" refers to rocks and minerals that are colorful or have other qualities that make them beautiful or useful.
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* Examples of precious stones include diamonds, rubies, and emeralds.
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* Gold and silver are called "precious metals."
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* Yahweh says that his people are "precious" in his sight (Isaiah 43:4).
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* Peter wrote that a gentle and quiet spirit is precious in God's sight (1 Peter 3:4).
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* This term could also be translated as, "valuable" or "very dear" or "cherished" or "highly valued."
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(See also: [gold](../other/gold.md) **·** [silver](../other/silver.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [2 Peter 01:1-2](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2pe/01/01)
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* [Acts 20:22-24](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/20/22)
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* [Daniel 11:38-39](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/dan/11/38)
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* [Lamentations 01:7](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lam/01/07)
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* [Luke 07:2-5](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/07/02)
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* [Psalms 036:7-9](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/036/007)
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