◄ 4498. Rhodé ►
Lexicon Rhodé: Rhoda Original Word: Ῥόδη Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Rhodé Pronunciation: HRO-day Phonetic Spelling: (hrod'-ay) Definition: Rhoda Meaning: Rhoda, a maidservant in the house of John Mark's mother at Jerusalem. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Rhoda. Probably for rhode (a rose); Rode, a servant girl -- Rhoda. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from rhodon (a rose) Definition Rhoda, a servant girl NASB Translation Rhoda (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4498: Ῥόδη Ῥόδη, Ρ᾽οδης, ἡ, Rhoda (i. e. 'rose'), the name of a certain maidservant: Acts 12:13. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "rose" (ῥόδον, rhodon). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Ῥόδη, as it is a proper noun specific to the New Testament context. However, the concept of a servant or maid can be related to Hebrew terms such as אָמָה (amah, Strong's Hebrew 519) or שִׁפְחָה (shiphchah, Strong's Hebrew 8198), which denote a female servant or maidservant in the Old Testament. Usage: The name Ῥόδη appears in the New Testament, specifically in the Book of Acts, referring to a servant girl. Context: Rhode is a character mentioned in the New Testament in the Book of Acts. She is a servant girl in the household of Mary, the mother of John Mark. Her story is found in Acts 12:13-15, during the account of Peter's miraculous release from prison. When Peter arrives at Mary's house, where many believers are gathered in prayer, Rhode answers the door. Recognizing Peter's voice, she is so overjoyed that she forgets to open the door and instead runs to inform the others. Her announcement is initially met with disbelief, as those gathered suggest she is out of her mind or that it is Peter's angel. However, her persistence leads them to eventually open the door and witness Peter's presence. Rhode's role, though brief, highlights the early Christian community's dynamics and the fervent prayer life of the believers. Her reaction to Peter's voice underscores the human element in the narrative, illustrating both the joy and confusion that can accompany answered prayers. Rhode's mention in the Scriptures, though limited, serves as a testament to the faith and involvement of women, even those of humble status, in the early Church. Forms and Transliterations Ροδη Ῥόδη Rhode Rhodē Rhóde Rhódē Rode Rodē Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 12:13 N-NFS GRK: ὑπακοῦσαι ὀνόματι Ῥόδη NAS: named Rhoda came KJV: to hearken, named Rhoda. INT: to listen by name Rhoda Strong's Greek 4498 1 Occurrence Ῥόδη — 1 Occ.