Berean Strong's Lexicon Laodikeia: Laodicea Original Word: Λαοδίκεια Word Origin: Derived from the name Λαοδίκη (Laodice), which was a common name in the Hellenistic world, often associated with royalty. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Laodicea, as it is a Greek name specific to the New Testament context. Usage: Laodicea is a city mentioned in the New Testament, known for its wealth and strategic location. It is one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. The term is used to refer to the Christian community residing in this city. Cultural and Historical Background: Laodicea was a prominent city in the Roman province of Asia, located near the Lycus River in what is now modern-day Turkey. It was a center of commerce and banking, known for its production of black wool and a famous medical school that produced an eye salve. The city was also known for its lukewarm water supply, which is metaphorically referenced in the Book of Revelation. Laodicea was a wealthy city, often relying on its own resources, which is reflected in the spiritual complacency addressed by John in Revelation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom laos and diké Definition Laodicea, a city in Phrygia NASB Translation Laodicea (6). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2993: ΛαοδίκειαΛαοδίκεια (Λαοδικια T WH (see Iota); R G L Tr accent Λαοδίκεια, cf. Chandler § 104), Λαοδικείας, ἡ, Laodicea, a city of Phrygia, situated on the river Lycus not far from Colossae. After having been successively called Diospolis and Rhoas, it was named Laodicea in honor of Laodice, the wife of Antiochus II. ( Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Laodicea. From a compound of laos and dike; Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor -- Laodicea. see GREEK laos see GREEK dike Forms and Transliterations Λαοδικείᾳ Λαοδίκειαν Λαοδικείας Λαοδικια Λαοδικίᾳ Λαοδικιαν Λαοδικίαν Λαοδικιας Λαοδικίας Laodikeia Laodikeíāi Laodikeian Laodíkeian Laodikeias LaodikeíasLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Colossians 2:1 N-DFSGRK: τῶν ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ καὶ ὅσοι NAS: who are at Laodicea, and for all those who KJV: [for] them at Laodicea, and INT: those in Laodicea and as many as Colossians 4:15 N-DFS Colossians 4:16 N-GFS Revelation 1:11 N-AFS Revelation 3:14 N-DFS Strong's Greek 2993 |