3564. Numpha
Strong's Lexicon
Numpha: Numpha

Original Word: Νύμφαν
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Numpha
Pronunciation: NOOM-fah
Phonetic Spelling: (noom-fas')
Definition: Numpha
Meaning: Nymphas, a proper name.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word νύμφη (nymphē), meaning "bride" or "young woman."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Numpha, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a "bride" or "young woman" can be related to Hebrew words like כַּלָּה (kallah), meaning "bride."

Usage: Numpha is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It refers to a Christian individual, likely a woman, who hosted a house church. The name appears in the context of greetings and instructions given by the Apostle Paul.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the early Christian church, it was common for believers to gather in homes for worship, teaching, and fellowship. These house churches were vital for the spread of Christianity, especially in a time when there were no dedicated church buildings. Hosting a church in one's home was a significant contribution to the Christian community and often indicated a person of some means and hospitality.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from numphé
Definition
Nympha, a Christian of Laodicea
NASB Translation
Nympha (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3564: νύμφας

νύμφας, Νύμφα, (perhaps contracted from νυμφοδωρος; cf. Winers Grammar, 102f (97); on accent cf. Chandler § 32), Nymphas, a Christian inhabitant of Laodicea: Colossians 4:15 (L WH Tr marginal reading read Νύμφαν, i. e. Nympha, the name of a woman; see especially Lightfoot ad loc, and p. 256).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Nymphas.

Probably contracted for a compound of numphe and doron; nymph-given (i.e. -born); Nymphas, a Christian -- Nymphas.

see GREEK numphe

see GREEK doron

Forms and Transliterations
Νυμφαν Νύμφαν νυμφεύσεως Numphan Nymphan Nýmphan
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Englishman's Concordance
Colossians 4:15 N-AMS
GRK: ἀδελφοὺς καὶ Νύμφαν καὶ τὴν
NAS: who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church
KJV: Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church
INT: brothers and Nympha and the

Strong's Greek 3564
1 Occurrence


Νύμφαν — 1 Occ.

















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