The meaning of “Πρίσκιλλα”
Understanding Prískilla reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
diminutive of Πρίσκα Priscilla. - Priscilla (i.e. little Prisca), a Christian woman
Πρίσκιλλα
diminutive of Πρίσκα Priscilla. - Priscilla (i.e. little Prisca), a Christian woman
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 18:2 | “And found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla; (because that Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome:) and came unto them.” Word: Πρίσκιλλα (Prískilla) | |
| Acts 18:18 | “And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.” Word: Πρίσκιλλα (Prískilla) | |
| Acts 18:26 | “And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.” Word: Πρίσκιλλα (Prískilla) | |
| Romans 16:3 | “Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:” Word: Πρίσκιλλα (Prískilla) | |
| 1 Corinthians 16:19 | “The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.” Word: Πρίσκιλλα (Prískilla) |