◄ 4069. Persis ►
Strong's Lexicon Persis: Persis Original Word: Περσίς Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Persis Pronunciation: PER-sis Phonetic Spelling: (per-sece') Definition: Persis Meaning: Persis, name of a Christian lady in Rome. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word Περσίς (Persis), meaning "Persian woman." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Persis, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of faithful service and dedication to God is echoed in various Hebrew terms related to servanthood and devotion. Usage: Persis is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It refers to a Christian woman in Rome who is commended by the Apostle Paul for her hard work in the Lord. The name itself suggests a connection to Persia, indicating her possible ethnic background or cultural heritage. Cultural and Historical Background: In the first-century Roman world, the early Christian community was diverse, comprising individuals from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The mention of Persis, a name associated with Persia, highlights the inclusive nature of the early church, which transcended ethnic and social boundaries. Women like Persis played significant roles in the early Christian communities, often recognized for their service and dedication. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin fem. noun from Persikos (Persian) Definition Persis, a Christian at Rome NASB Translation Persis (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4069: Περσίς Περσίς (literally, 'a Persian woman'), ἡ, accusative Περσίδα, Persis, a Christian woman: Romans 16:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Persis. A Persian woman; Persis, a Christian female -- Persis. Forms and Transliterations Περσιδα Περσίδα Persida Persída Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 16:12 N-AFS GRK: κυρίῳ ἀσπάσασθε Περσίδα τὴν ἀγαπητήν NAS: Greet Persis the beloved, KJV: the beloved Persis, which INT: Lord greet Persis the beloved Strong's Greek 4069 1 Occurrence Περσίδα — 1 Occ.