The word in Scripture

Treasure in the Bible

The word treasure appears 37 times in the King James Version of the Bible. Treasure is what we most value and store up. And like every true word of Scripture, it finds its fullness in Jesus Christ.

What treasure means in the Bible

Treasure is what we most value and store up.

Where the word treasure appears

Here are 8 of the passages where the word treasure appears, chosen from across the Scriptures, in the words of the King James Bible:

“For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.”Psalms 135:4

“In the house of the righteous is much treasure: but in the revenues of the wicked is trouble.”Proverbs 15:6

“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up.”Proverbs 21:20

“And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.”Isaiah 33:6

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.”Matthew 6:21

“A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things.”Matthew 12:35

“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”Luke 12:21

“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.”Luke 18:22