G2344
Treasure
θησαυρός (thēsauros)
A stored-up wealth — what the heart values most and pursues above all else.
Greek
Pronunciation: thay-sow-ROS
Definition
Thēsauros is the Greek word for treasure, meaning a stored-up deposit of wealth. Jesus taught that where your treasure is, your heart will be — making treasure a diagnostic of spiritual priorities and ultimate allegiance.
Featured KJV occurrences (3)
Matthew 13:44
“Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field.”Read in context
2 Corinthians 4:7
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.”Read in context
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