The meaning of “Θυάτειρα”
Understanding Thyáteira reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain derivation Thyatira. - Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor
Θυάτειρα
of uncertain derivation Thyatira. - Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 16:14 | “And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul.” Word: Θυάτειρα (Thyáteira) | |
| Revelation 1:11 | “Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.” Word: Θυάτειρα (Thyáteira) | |
| Revelation 2:18 | “And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;” Word: Θυάτειρα (Thyáteira) | |
| Revelation 2:24 | “But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.” Word: Θυάτειρα (Thyáteira) |