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- Treasure in the Holy Scriptures consisted in the money, jewels, gold, silver, vessels, ointments, spices, arms, grain and food, instruments of war, hoards of coins, or any possession which was considered wealth or valuable, which a king, a government or an individual stored in a safe, guarded place to keep from thieves and robbers.
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The English word "treasure" has in the Old Testament at least five somewhat distinct meanings as expressed in the words: "treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez (Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6:1, but in 5:17 and 7:20 translated "treasure-house": "search made in the king's treasure-house."
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Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H214 (אוֹצָר,...
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"treasure," genaz (Aramaic) or genez (Hebrew), usually meaning "the thing stored"; translated "treasures" in Ezra 6:1, but in 5:17 and 7:20 translated "treasure-house": "search made in the king's treasure-house."
Because treasure signified a man’s highest desires and possessions which gave him food, power, and luxury, often the term “treasure” is used by the prophets, Jesus and the apostles to signify spiritual wealth and possessions, such as wisdom, love, heaven, and the Gospel (Prov 10:2; Isa 33:6; Mark 10:21).
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H214 (אוֹצָר, 'otsar): Often translated as "treasure" or "storehouse," used in similar contexts in the Old Testament. Usage: In the New Testament, "thésauros" primarily refers to a place where valuables are stored, such as a treasure chest or a treasury.
Meaning: a depository Word Origin: Derived from the root אָצַר (atsar), meaning "to store up" or "to treasure." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2344 (thesauros): Often translated as "treasure" in the New Testament, reflecting a similar concept of stored wealth or valuable resources.
Matthew 19:21 ESV / 167 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”.
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The word in verse 52 does not mean "treasure"—as in precious metals, jewels, and gems—but "treasure house," "treasury," "storehouse," or "storeroom," where one would store valuables. It is clear in the Greek that it means "a place" and not the actual treasure itself.
