The meaning of “Σάρδεις”
Understanding Sárdeis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
plural of uncertain derivation Sardis. - Sardis, a place in Asia Minor
Σάρδεις
plural of uncertain derivation Sardis. - Sardis, a place in Asia Minor
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: Σάρδεις (Sárdeis) | |
| Revelation 3:1 | “And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.” Word: Σάρδεις (Sárdeis) | |
| Revelation 3:4 | “Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.” Word: Σάρδεις (Sárdeis) |