Greek Word Study
The meaning of “πορφυρόπωλις”
Understanding porphyrópōlis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
feminine of a compound of πορφύρα and πωλέω seller of purple. - a female trader in purple cloth
G4211
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
πορφυρόπωλις
Phoneticpor-foo-rop'-o-lis
Transliterationporphyrópōlis
Grammar Code
G:N-F
Greek Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
feminine of a compound of πορφύρα and πωλέω seller of purple. - a female trader in purple cloth
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| 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: πορφυρόπωλις (porphyrópōlis) |