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- 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).
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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."
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."
“Treasure” represents what we deem to be valuable enough to spend one of our most valuable resources—time—to obtain. It is what we hold dear, maybe even believe costly enough to give our life to obtaining or defending once we have it.
- Luke 12:34 ESV / 285 helpful votes. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
- Matthew 6:21 ESV / 238 helpful votes. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
- Matthew 6:19 ESV / 219 helpful votes. “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal,
- Matthew 13:44 ESV / 200 helpful votes. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which a man found and covered up. Then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field.
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.
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).
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Oct 12, 2024 · The Bible speaks about treasure in both literal and spiritual terms, encouraging believers to store up treasures in heaven rather than focusing on earthly wealth. Let’s explore what scripture says about the true value of treasure and how to invest in eternal rewards rather than temporary gains.