Berean Strong's Lexicon Phoibé: Phoebe Original Word: Φοίβη Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "φοῖβος" (phoibos), meaning "bright" or "radiant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Phoebe, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of a "servant" or "helper" can be related to Hebrew words like עֶבֶד (eved), meaning "servant." Usage: Phoebe is a personal name used in the New Testament. She is recognized as a deaconess of the church in Cenchreae, a port city near Corinth. The name implies brightness or radiance, which may reflect her character or role within the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Greco-Roman world, women often held limited roles in religious and public life. However, the early Christian church provided opportunities for women to serve in significant capacities. Phoebe is noted as a "servant" or "deacon" of the church, indicating her active involvement in ministry. Cenchreae was a bustling port, suggesting that Phoebe's role might have included facilitating the spread of the Gospel and supporting traveling missionaries. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of phoibos (bright) Definition Phoebe, a deaconess NASB Translation Phoebe (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5402: ΦοίβηΦοίβη, Φοιβης, ἡ (literally, 'bright', 'radiant'), Phoebe or Phebe, a deaconess of the church at Cenchreae, near Corinth Romans 16:1 ((see διάκονος, 2 at the end)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance PhoebeFeminine of phoibos (bright; probably akin to the base of phos); Phoebe, a Christian woman -- Phebe. see GREEK phos Forms and Transliterations Φοιβην Φοίβην φοινικούν Phoiben Phoibēn Phoíben PhoíbēnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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