◄ 4069. Persis ►
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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Persis. A Persian woman; Persis, a Christian female -- Persis. 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word Περσικός (Persikos), meaning "Persian." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Hebrew entries for the Greek name Περσίς, as it is a proper noun of Greek origin referring to a specific individual in the New Testament. However, the cultural and ethnic background implied by the name may relate to Hebrew entries concerning Persia or the Persian people, such as Strong's Hebrew 6539 (פָּרַס, Paras), referring to Persia. Usage: The name Persis appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Epistle to the Romans. Context: Persis is mentioned in the New Testament in the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans. In Romans 16:12, Paul sends greetings to Persis, describing her as "beloved" and noting that she "has worked very hard in the Lord." This brief mention suggests that Persis was a member of the early Christian community in Rome and was recognized for her diligent service to the church. The use of the term "beloved" indicates that she was held in high regard by Paul and likely by the broader Christian community. Her name, of Persian origin, may imply that she was a Gentile convert to Christianity, reflecting the diverse makeup of the early church. Persis's inclusion in Paul's greetings highlights the important role women played in the early Christian movement, contributing significantly to the ministry and growth of the church. 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.