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The concept of "priced" in the Bible often relates to the value or worth assigned to objects, people, or spiritual truths. In biblical times, pricing was a common practice in trade and commerce, as well as in religious and social contexts. The Bible provides various insights into how value is determined and the spiritual implications of pricing.
Old Testament ContextIn the Old Testament, pricing is frequently associated with trade and the marketplace. The Law of Moses includes regulations on fair pricing and honest weights and measures, emphasizing integrity in commerce.
Leviticus 19:35-36 states, "You must not use dishonest measures of length, weight, or volume. You shall maintain honest scales and weights, an honest ephah, and an honest hin. I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt."
The concept of pricing also appears in the context of redemption and offerings. For example, in
Leviticus 27, the valuation of persons, animals, and property dedicated to the Lord is detailed, with specific prices assigned based on age, gender, and type of offering. This reflects the importance of assigning value in religious observance and dedication to God.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the idea of pricing takes on a more spiritual dimension. Jesus Christ's teachings often challenge the conventional understanding of value and worth. In
Matthew 13:45-46 , Jesus shares the Parable of the Pearl of Great Price: "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant in search of fine pearls. When he found one very precious pearl, he went away and sold all he had and bought it." This parable illustrates the incomparable value of the Kingdom of Heaven, suggesting that spiritual truths surpass all earthly wealth.
The New Testament also addresses the concept of being "bought at a price." In
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 , Paul writes, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This passage highlights the sacrificial price paid by Christ for the redemption of believers, underscoring the profound worth of each individual in the eyes of God.
Spiritual ImplicationsThe biblical perspective on pricing extends beyond monetary value to encompass spiritual and moral dimensions. The Scriptures encourage believers to assess value through the lens of God's eternal truths rather than temporal or material standards.
Proverbs 31:10 speaks of the "wife of noble character" whose "worth is far more than rubies," illustrating that true value is found in virtue and godliness.
Furthermore, the Bible warns against the dangers of misplacing value on wealth and material possessions. In
Matthew 6:19-21 , Jesus advises, "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."
In summary, the biblical concept of "priced" encompasses both the practical aspects of commerce and the deeper spiritual truths regarding value and worth. Through the teachings of Scripture, believers are called to recognize the ultimate value found in God's Kingdom and the redemptive work of Christ.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Price.
2. (a.) Rated in price; valued; as, high-priced goods; low-priced labor.
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Whether it is Lawful to Ask for any Other Kind of Consideration...
... the shape of some remuneration of service or words, it would be the same as if he
expected or exacted some real remuneration, because both can bepriced at a...
Strange Dark Shadowings.
... him that the coming Prince is to be "cut off." To the returned exiles rebuilding
the temple Zechariah acts out a parable in which Jehovah ispriced at thirty...
Jesus' Feet Anointed in the House of a Pharisee.
... That used by Mary of Bethany was probably the highest grade ointment in the highest
priced cruse (John 12:3). The context here leaves us free to suppose that...
The Remorse of Judas.
... that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "And they took the thirty
pieces of silver, the price of him that waspriced, whom certain of the...
Remorse and Suicide of Judas.
... fulfilled that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, And they took
the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him that waspriced, whom certain...
Plymouth Members
... These with Mr. Storrs were always bidders for the highestpriced pews,
paying premiums varying from [USD]3000 to [USD]5000 each....
The Publisher Has Pleasure in Submitting the Following Extracts...
... but in terms of the warmest approval; for, in point of form and elegance, and
correctness of typography, they are on a level with the high-priced editions; and...
Plymouth Services
... The high-priced quartet has never been relied upon, the chorus choir being preferred,
not merely for its own singing, but because it served best in leading the...
The Economic Challenge to the Church
... A sinister tendency in the higher-priced general agricultural sections is that
of increase in the number of farms operated by farm tenants....
Friday --The Day of Suffering.
... that which was spoken through Jeremiah the prophet, saying, "And they took the thirty
pieces of silver, the price of him that waspriced, whom certain of the...
Thesaurus
Priced (5 Occurrences)... 1. (imp. & pp) of Price. 2. (a.) Rated in price; valued; as, high-
priced goods;
low-
priced labor. Multi-Version Concordance
Priced (5 Occurrences).
...Square (94 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 7:9 All these buildings were made, inside and out, from base to crowning
stone, and outside to the great walled square, of highlypriced stone, cut to...
Highly (48 Occurrences)
... 1 Kings 7:9 All these buildings were made, inside and out, from base to crowning
stone, and outside to the great walled square, of highlypriced stone, cut to...
Quality (14 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). 1 Kings 7:10 And the base was of great masses of highlypriced stone,
some ten cubits and some eight cubits square. (See NIV)....
Price (181 Occurrences)
... saying, "They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him upon whom a price
had been set, whom some of the children of Israelpriced, (WEB KJV WEY ASV...
Overhead (4 Occurrences)
... descendants of Israel. (WEY). 1 Kings 7:11 Overhead were highlypriced stones
cut to measure, and cedar-wood. (BBE). Proverbs 8:28...
Fulfilled (143 Occurrences)
... saying, "They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him upon whom a price
had been set, whom some of the children of Israelpriced, (WEB KJV WEY ASV...
Thirty (189 Occurrences)
... saying, "They took the thirty pieces of silver, the price of him upon whom a price
had been set, whom some of the children of Israelpriced, (WEB KJV WEY ASV...
Dear (120 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (superl.) Bearing a high price; high-priced;
costly; expensive. 2. (superl.) Marked by scarcity or...
Masses (20 Occurrences)
... (BBE). 1 Kings 7:10 And the base was of great masses of highlypriced stone,
some ten cubits and some eight cubits square. (BBE)....
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