Lydia
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| Hebrew / Greek | Λυδία (G3070) |
|---|---|
| Description | Woman living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Acts 16:14 |
Lydia is a woman living at the time of the New Testament. She is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Acts 16:14.
Verses
Acts
- Acts 16:14And 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.Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.
- Acts 16:40And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.After Paul and Silas came out of the prison, they went to Lydia’s house to see the brothers and encourage them. Then they left the city.
Notes
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