Lexical Definition

‎Περσίς‎ Persís (per-sece') Persis ^N:N-F-P
Persis.

• a Persian woman
• Persis, a Christian female

Abbott-Smith

Περσίς, -ίδος, ἡ,
Persis: Ro 16:12.†

Abbott-Smith References

Liddell-Scott-Jones

1. Περσίς , [6th/5th c.BC], etc.

2. as Substantive, (.] (entry γῆ); Persis, Persia , now Farsistan , [Refs 5th c.BC]

3. (entry γυνή); a Περσίς woman , [5th/4th c.BC]

4. (entry χλαῖνα); a Περσίς cloak , [5th/4th c.BC]

(Middle Liddel)

Profile

Female • Female Christian in Rome greeted by Paul

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Persis, a beloved female Christian in Rome whom Paul greeted in his letter to the Romans.

• A woman living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Rom.16.12;
• only referred to as Persis Περσίς.

Persis was a female Christian mentioned by Paul in his greetings to the church in Rome (Romans 16:12). Paul describes her as "the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord." This brief mention suggests that Persis was a dedicated and hardworking member of the Christian community in Rome. The fact that Paul specifically mentions her and commends her for her work in the Lord indicates that she played a significant role in the church, possibly in serving or ministering to others. The name Persis suggests that she may have been of Persian origin or descent.

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