◄ 1152. Damaris ►
Berean Strong's Lexicon Damaris: Damaris Original Word: Δάμαρις Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: Damaris Pronunciation: DAH-mah-rees Phonetic Spelling: (dam'-ar-is) Definition: Damaris Meaning: Damaris, an Athenian woman. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the name Damaris, as it is a Greek name mentioned in the New Testament context. Usage: Damaris is a proper noun used to identify a specific woman mentioned in the New Testament. Her name appears in the context of the Apostle Paul's ministry in Athens, where she is noted as one of the few who believed in Paul's message about Jesus Christ. Cultural and Historical Background: Damaris is mentioned in the Book of Acts, specifically in Acts 17:34. During this time, Athens was a center of learning and philosophy, known for its intellectual and cultural influence. The city was filled with idols and philosophical debates, which provided a challenging environment for the spread of the Gospel. Damaris, being a woman who believed Paul's message, signifies the reach of the Gospel across different social and gender boundaries. Her presence in the narrative highlights the inclusive nature of the early Christian message. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from damar (a wife) Definition Damaris, an Athenian woman NASB Translation Damaris (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1152: Δάμαρις Δάμαρις, Δαμαριδος, ἡ, Damaris, a woman of Athens converted by Paul: Acts 17:34; (cf. Meyer at the passage; B. D. under the word). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Damaris. Probably from the base of damazo; perhaps gentle; Damaris, an Athenian woman -- Damaris. see GREEK damazo Forms and Transliterations Δαμαρις Δάμαρις Damaris Dámaris Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Acts 17:34 N-NFS GRK: γυνὴ ὀνόματι Δάμαρις καὶ ἕτεροι NAS: named Damaris and others KJV: a woman named Damaris, and others INT: a woman by name Damaris and others Strong's Greek 1152 1 Occurrence Δάμαρις — 1 Occ.