5170. Truphaina
Strong's Lexicon
Truphaina: Tryphena

Original Word: Τρυφαίνη
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Truphaina
Pronunciation: troo-FYE-nah
Phonetic Spelling: (troo'-fahee-nah)
Definition: Tryphena
Meaning: Tryphaena, a Christian woman in Rome.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word τρυφή (truphē), meaning "luxury" or "delicacy."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Tryphena, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of luxury or delicacy can be related to Hebrew words like עֹנֶג (oneg), meaning "delight" or "luxury."

Usage: The name Tryphena is used in the New Testament as a proper noun, referring to a specific individual. It is a feminine name that suggests a person associated with luxury or delicacy, possibly indicating a background of wealth or comfort.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names often carried meanings or connotations related to personal characteristics or family heritage. The name Tryphena, derived from a word meaning "luxury," might suggest that the individual or her family was affluent or held a certain social status. Women in the early Christian communities often played significant roles, and their mention in the epistles highlights their contributions to the faith.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from truphé
Definition
Tryphaena, a Christian woman
NASB Translation
Tryphaena (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5170: Τρύφαινα

Τρύφαινα, Τρυφαινης, (τρυφάω, which see), Tryphaena, a Christian woman: Romans 16:12. (B. D., under the word; Lightfoot on Philippians, p. 175f.)

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Tryphena.

From truphe; luxurious; Tryphoena, a Christian woman -- Tryphena.

see GREEK truphe

Forms and Transliterations
Τρυφαιναν Τρύφαιναν τρυφαλίδας Truphainan Tryphainan Trýphainan
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 16:12 N-AFS
GRK: ἀσπάσασθε Τρύφαιναν καὶ Τρυφῶσαν
NAS: Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, workers
KJV: Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa,
INT: greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa

Strong's Greek 5170
1 Occurrence


Τρύφαιναν — 1 Occ.

















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