To regard someone or something as having worth and value, especially in a gospel setting.

He was despised, and we esteemed him not, Isa. 53: 3-4. That which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God, Luke 16: 15. Let each esteem others better than themselves, Philip. 2: 3. The Lord esteems all flesh in one, 1 Ne. 17: 35. Every man should esteem his neighbor as himself, Mosiah 27: 4 (D&C 38: 24-25). In the day of their peace they esteemed lightly my counsel, D&C 101: 8.