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Feminine Names
Household Harmony: Χλόη (Strong’s G5514: Chloe) Points to Early Church Unity
Strong’s G5514: A feminine proper noun derived from the Greek word for “verdant,” referring to tender green shoots or the first green of spring. Chloe was a prominent Christian woman in Corinth whose household reported divisions in the church to…
Deaconess Discovery: Φοίβη (Strong’s G5402: Phoebe) Illuminates Early Church Leadership
Strong’s G5402: A feminine proper name meaning “bright” or “radiant,” Phoebe was a prominent deaconess in the early church at Cenchrea. She played a significant role in the development of the early Christian community and was commended by Paul as…
Sacred Service: Τρυφῶσα (Strong’s G5173: Tryphosa) Reveals Transformed Purpose
Strong’s G5173: A feminine proper noun meaning “luxuriating” or “dainty,” Tryphosa appears as a Christian woman worker in Rome. Her name, contrasting with her dedicated service, demonstrates how the gospel transforms worldly values into kingdom purpose. U- Unveiling the Word…
Sacred Service: Τρύφαινα (Strong’s G5170: Tryphaena) Reveals Women’s Ministry
Strong’s G5170: A feminine proper noun meaning “delicate” or “dainty,” Tryphaena appears as a Christian woman worker in Rome. Her name and commendation by Paul demonstrate the significant role of women in early church ministry and leadership. U- Unveiling the…
Graceful Service: Ταβιθά (Strong’s G5000: Tabitha) Exemplifies Resurrection Power
Strong’s G5000: A feminine proper name meaning “gazelle” in Aramaic, Ταβιθά (translated as Dorcas in Greek) exemplifies early Christian service and discipleship. Her resurrection through Peter’s ministry demonstrates divine power working through faithful servants. U- Unveiling the Word Ταβιθά represents…
Divine Unity: Συντύχη (Strong’s G4941: Syntyche) Models Reconciliation in Messiah
Strong’s G4941: A female personal name meaning “fortunate encounter” or “blessed meeting,” derived from σύν (with) and τυγχάνω (to obtain). Appearing in Philippians, this name becomes significant in Paul’s appeal for unity among believers. U- Unveiling the Word Συντύχη represents…
Brief Overview of Σουσάννα (Strong’s G4677: Sousanna)
Strong’s G4677: A feminine proper name of Hebrew origin (שׁוֹשַׁנָּה, Shoshannah) meaning “lily.” In the New Testament, she appears as one of the wealthy women who supported Jesus’ ministry. Her name’s floral meaning symbolizes beauty, purity, and spiritual flourishing in…
Brief Overview of Σάρρα (Strong’s G4564: Sarra)
Strong’s G4564: Greek form of the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Sarah), meaning “princess.” Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, she exemplifies faith in God’s promises despite impossible circumstances. Her story illustrates divine faithfulness and the miraculous nature of covenant fulfillment.…
Brief Overview of Σάπφιρα (Strong’s G4551: Sapphira)
Strong’s G4551: A feminine proper name meaning “sapphire” or “beautiful,” derived from the Greek σάπφειρος (sappheiros). Notable in Acts as the wife of Ananias, whose story serves as a powerful warning about honesty and integrity in the early church community.…
Brief Overview of Σαλώμη (Strong’s G4539: Salōmē)
Strong’s G4539: From Hebrew שָׁלוֹם (shalom), meaning “peaceful.” A female follower of Jesus mentioned in Mark’s Gospel, present at both the crucifixion and the empty tomb, traditionally identified as the wife of Zebedee and mother of James and John, demonstrating…
Brief Overview of Ῥούθ (Strong’s G4503: Rhouth)
Strong’s G4503: A proper noun of Hebrew/Moabite origin (רוּת), referring to Ruth, the Moabite woman who became part of Israel’s covenant community and an ancestor of Jesus Christ. Her inclusion in Matthew’s genealogy highlights God’s grace in incorporating Gentiles into…
Brief Overview of Ῥόδη (Strong’s G4498: Rhodē)
Strong’s G4498: A feminine proper noun meaning “rose,” referring to the servant girl at Mary’s house who recognized Peter’s voice at the gate. Her name, common among slaves, appears in the dramatic account of Peter’s miraculous release from prison, illustrating…
Brief Overview of Ῥεβέκκα (Strong’s G4479: Rhebekka)
Strong’s G4479: A proper noun of Hebrew origin (רִבְקָה), meaning “ensnarer” or “captivating,” referring to Rebekah, wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau. In the New Testament, Paul uses her story to illustrate God’s sovereign choice and the…
Brief Overview of Ῥαχήλ (Strong’s G4478: Rhachēl)
Strong’s G4478: A proper noun of Hebrew origin (רָחֵל, meaning “ewe” or “female sheep”), referring to Rachel, the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin. In the New Testament, she symbolically represents the mothers of Israel mourning…
Brief Overview of Ῥαχάβ (Strong’s G4477: Rhachab)
Strong’s G4477: A proper noun of Hebrew origin (רָחָב, meaning “broad” or “wide”), referring to Rahab, the former prostitute of Jericho who protected Israelite spies. Her inclusion in Jesus’s genealogy and mentions in the New Testament highlight God’s grace and…
Understanding Ἄγαρ (Hagar) Strong’s G28: Sarah’s Egyptian Handmaid Who Points to the Contrast Between Law and Grace
Brief Overview of Ἄγαρ (Strong's G28: Hagar)
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