◄ 2363. Thuateira ►
Lexicon Thuateira: Thyatira Original Word: Θυάτειρα Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: Thuateira Pronunciation: thü-ä'-tā-rä Phonetic Spelling: (thoo-at'-i-rah) Definition: Thyatira Meaning: Thyatira, a city of the old district Lydia, in the Roman province Asia. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Thyatira. Of uncertain derivation; Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor -- Thyatira. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin of uncertain origin Definition Thyatira, a city of Lydia NASB Translation Thyatira (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2363: Θυάτειρα Θυάτειρα, Θυατείρων, τά (and once Θυατειρας, ἡ, Revelation 1:11 Lachmann Θυατειραν (cf. Tdf. at the passage; WHs Appendix, p. 156; Buttmann, 18 (16))), Thyatira, a city of Lydia, formerly Pelopia and Euhippia (Pliny, h. n. 5, 31), now Akhissar, a colony of Macedonian Greeks, situated between Sardis and Pergamum on the river Lycus; its inhabitants gained their living by traffic and the art of dyeing in purple: Acts 16:14; Revelation 1:11; Revelation 2:18, 24. (B. D. under the word.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: The name Θυάτειρα is of uncertain origin. It is believed to be derived from the Lydian language, reflecting the city's historical and cultural background. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Θυάτειρα, as it is a proper noun specific to a location in the Greco-Roman world. However, the concept of cities and their significance can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and regions in the Old Testament. Usage: The term Θυάτειρα appears in the New Testament in the context of the early Christian church. It is specifically mentioned in the Book of Acts and the Book of Revelation. Context: Thyatira was a city in the Roman province of Asia, situated between Pergamum and Sardis. It was known for its trade and industry, particularly in textiles and dyeing. The city was strategically located on a major road connecting Pergamum to Laodicea, which facilitated commerce and communication. In the New Testament, Thyatira is first mentioned in Acts 16:14, where Lydia, a seller of purple goods and a worshiper of God, is described as being from Thyatira. Lydia is noted for her conversion to Christianity and her hospitality to Paul and his companions. Thyatira is also one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 2:18-29, the church in Thyatira receives a message from the risen Christ. The message commends the church for its deeds, love, faith, service, and perseverance, but it also warns against tolerating false teachings and immorality. The passage emphasizes the importance of holding fast to the truth and promises rewards to those who overcome. The historical and archaeological evidence suggests that Thyatira was a thriving city during the Roman period, with a diverse population and a strong guild system. The city's economic prosperity and cultural influences likely contributed to the challenges faced by the early Christian community there. Forms and Transliterations Θυατειρα Θυάτειρα Θυατειροις Θυατείροις Θυατειρων Θυατείρων Thuateira Thuateirois Thuateiron Thuateirōn Thyateira Thyáteira Thyateirois Thyateírois Thyateiron Thyateirōn Thyateíron Thyateírōn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 16:14 N-GNP GRK: πορφυρόπωλις πόλεως Θυατείρων σεβομένη τὸν NAS: from the city of Thyatira, a seller of purple fabrics, KJV: of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped INT: a seller of purple of [the] city of Thyatira who worshipped Revelation 1:11 N-ANP GRK: καὶ εἰς Θυάτειρα καὶ εἰς NAS: and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis KJV: and unto Thyatira, and unto INT: and to Thyatira and to Revelation 2:18 N-DNP GRK: τῆς ἐν Θυατείροις ἐκκλησίας γράψον NAS: of the church in Thyatira write: KJV: in Thyatira write; INT: of the in Thyatira church write Revelation 2:24 N-DNP GRK: τοῖς ἐν Θυατείροις ὅσοι οὐκ NAS: to you, the rest who are in Thyatira, who KJV: in Thyatira, as many as INT: who [are] in Thyatira as many as not Strong's Greek 2363 4 Occurrences Θυάτειρα — 1 Occ. Θυατείρων — 1 Occ. Θυατείροις — 2 Occ.