2456. Ioulia

Lexicon

Ioulia: Julia

Original Word: Ἰουλία
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Ioulia
Pronunciation: ee-oo-LEE-ah
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-oo-lee'-ah)
Definition: Julia
Meaning: Julia, a Roman Christian, probably a slave or freed from the Imperial household.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Julia.

Feminine of the same as Ioulios; Julia, a Christian woman -- Julia.

see GREEK Ioulios

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
fem. of Ioulios
Definition
Julia, a Christian at Rome
NASB Translation
Julia (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2456: Ἰουλία

Ἰουλία, Ἰουλιας, ἡ, Julia, a Christian woman (cf. Lightfoot on Philip., p. 177): Romans 16:15 (L marginal reading Ἰουνιᾶν).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Feminine form of the Latin name "Julius," which was a common Roman family name.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Ἰουλία, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of greeting and acknowledging fellow believers is a common theme throughout both the Old and New Testaments, reflected in various Hebrew terms for fellowship and community.

Usage: The name Ἰουλία appears once in the New Testament, specifically in the Epistle to the Romans.

Context: • Ἰουλία (Ioulia) is a Christian woman mentioned in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans. She is greeted by Paul in Romans 16:15, where he extends his salutations to her along with other believers. The verse reads: "Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints with them." (BSB)
• Julia is likely a member of the early Christian community in Rome, and her inclusion in Paul's greetings suggests she was a person of some standing or influence within the church. The mention of her name alongside others indicates her active participation in the Christian fellowship.
• The name Julia, being of Roman origin, reflects the diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds of the early Christian church, which included both Jews and Gentiles. Her presence in the Roman church highlights the spread of Christianity across different societal strata and ethnic groups within the Roman Empire.
• While little is known about her personal life or specific contributions to the church, Julia's mention in the epistle underscores the important role women played in the early Christian communities. Her inclusion in the list of greetings serves as a testament to the communal and inclusive nature of the early church, where believers were recognized for their faith and service regardless of gender or social status.

Forms and Transliterations

Ιουλιαν Ἰουλίαν Ioulian Ioulían

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 16:15 N-AFS
GRK: Φιλόλογον καὶ Ἰουλίαν Νηρέα καὶ
NAS: Philologus and Julia, Nereus
KJV: Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and
INT: Philologus and Julias Nereus and

Strong's Greek 2456
1 Occurrence

Ἰουλίαν — 1 Occ.