Strong's Lexicon Ludia: Lydia Original Word: Λυδία Word Origin: Derived from the region of Lydia in Asia Minor Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Lydia, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. Usage: Lydia is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a woman from the city of Thyatira, who is described as a "seller of purple" and a worshiper of God. She is noted for her conversion to Christianity and her hospitality towards Paul and his companions. Cultural and Historical Background: Lydia was a region in the western part of Asia Minor, known for its rich deposits of minerals and its production of purple dye, which was a luxury item in the ancient world. The city of Thyatira, where Lydia was from, was famous for its dyeing industry. As a "seller of purple," Lydia was likely a woman of some means and influence. Her conversion is significant as it highlights the spread of Christianity among Gentiles and women in the early church. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin, fem. of Ludios (of Lydia, a region in Asia Minor) Definition Lydia, a Christian woman NASB Translation Lydia (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3070: ΛυδίαΛυδία, Λυδιας, ἡ, Lydia, a woman of Thyatira, a seller of purple, converted by Paul to the Christian faith: Acts 16:14, 40. The name was borne by other women also, Horat. carm. 1, 8; 3, 9. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Lydia, a Christian woman Properly, feminine of Ludios (of foreign origin) (a Lydian, in Asia Minor); Lydia, a Christian woman: -Lydia. Forms and Transliterations Λυδια Λυδία Λυδιαν Λυδίαν Ludia Ludian Lydia Lydía Lydian LydíanLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Acts 16:14 N-NFSGRK: γυνὴ ὀνόματι Λυδία πορφυρόπωλις πόλεως NAS: named Lydia, from the city KJV: named Lydia, a seller of purple, INT: woman by name Lydia a seller of purple of [the] city Acts 16:40 N-AFS Strong's Greek 3070 |
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