◄ 4252. Priskilla ►
Strong's Lexicon Priskilla: Priscilla Original Word: Πρίσκιλλα Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Priskilla Pronunciation: pris-KIL-lah Phonetic Spelling: (pris'-cil-lah) Definition: Prisca, Priscilla, the former being the more correct and formal name, the latter a diminutive and more familiar; a Roman lady, probably of good birth, wife of the Jewish Christian Aquila. Meaning: Priscilla is a proper noun used as a female given name in the New Testament. It refers to a Christian woman who, along with her husband Aquila, was an early convert to Christianity and a prominent figure in the early Church. Word Origin: A diminutive form of the Latin name Prisca, meaning "ancient" or "venerable." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Priscilla, as it is of Latin origin and specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of a "helper" or "companion" in ministry can be related to various Hebrew terms describing partnership and support, though these are not direct lexical equivalents. Usage: Priscilla is mentioned in the New Testament as a companion and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul. She is noted for her role in teaching and supporting the early Christian community. Context: Priscilla, also known as Prisca, is a significant figure in the New Testament, appearing in several passages. She is first introduced in Acts 18:2, where she and her husband Aquila are described as Jewish tentmakers who had recently come from Italy to Corinth due to the edict of Claudius expelling Jews from Rome. Paul stayed and worked with them, as they shared the same trade. Priscilla and Aquila are mentioned as Paul's "fellow workers in Christ Jesus" (Romans 16:3, BSB), indicating their active involvement in the ministry. They are credited with instructing Apollos, an eloquent speaker and knowledgeable in the Scriptures, more accurately in the way of God (Acts 18:26, BSB). This highlights Priscilla's role in teaching and leadership within the early Church, which was notable for a woman in that cultural context. The couple is also mentioned in 1 Corinthians 16:19, where Paul sends greetings from them along with the church that meets in their house, suggesting their home was a center for Christian worship and fellowship. In 2 Timothy 4:19, Paul sends greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, indicating their continued presence and influence in the Christian community. Priscilla's partnership with Aquila and their joint ministry with Paul underscore the collaborative nature of early Christian work and the important role women played in the spread of the Gospel. Her story reflects the dynamic and diverse nature of the early Church, where social and gender barriers were often transcended in the pursuit of spreading the message of Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin dim. of Priska (indicating endearment) Definition Priscilla, the same person as Prisca. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4252: Πρίσκιλλα Πρίσκιλλα, see the preceding word. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Priscilla. Diminutive of Priska; Priscilla (i.e. Little Prisca), a Christian woman -- Priscilla. see GREEK Priska Forms and Transliterations πρίονι πρίοσι Πρισκιλλα Πρίσκιλλα Πρισκιλλαν Πρίσκιλλαν πριστηροειδείς πρίων Priskilla Prískilla Priskillan Prískillan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 18:2 N-AFS GRK: Ἰταλίας καὶ Πρίσκιλλαν γυναῖκα αὐτοῦ KJV: wife Priscilla; (because that INT: Italy and Priscilla wife of him Acts 18:18 N-NFS GRK: σὺν αὐτῷ Πρίσκιλλα καὶ Ἀκύλας KJV: with him Priscilla and Aquila; INT: with him Priscilla and Aquila Acts 18:26 N-NFS GRK: δὲ αὐτοῦ Πρίσκιλλα καὶ Ἀκύλας KJV: and Priscilla had heard, INT: moreover him Priscilla and Aquila Strong's Greek 4252 3 Occurrences Πρίσκιλλα — 2 Occ. Πρίσκιλλαν — 1 Occ.