Lexical Definition

‎Τρυφῶσα‎ Tryphōsa (troo-fo'-sah) Tryphosa ^N:N-F-P
from ‎τρυφή‎

Tryphosa.

• luxuriating
• Tryphosa, a Christian female

Abbott-Smith

Τρυφῶσα, -ης, ἡ, ς, ἡ
Tryphosa: Ro 16:12 (v. Lft., Phl., 175 f.).†

Abbott-Smith References

Profile

Female • Christian woman in Rome greeted by Paul

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Tryphosa was a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings 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 Tryphosa Τρυφῶσα.

Tryphosa is mentioned briefly in Romans 16:12 as one of the Christian women in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings. She is described as one who "worked hard in the Lord," indicating her dedication and service to the church. Paul's greeting suggests that Tryphosa was a prominent member of the Roman Christian community and had labored diligently for the cause of Christ. No other details are provided about her background or specific role in the church. The mention of Tryphosa, along with other women such as Tryphaena and Persis, highlights the significant contributions of women in the early church and their partnership in the gospel ministry.

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