Strong’s G3070

Λυδία

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

Ludia

Pronunciation

loo-DEE-ah

Definition

Lydia

Meaning

Lydia, a lady resident of Philippi, native of Thyatira in Lydia (Asia Minor), and engaged in the clothing trade.

Usage

Lydia is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a woman from the city of Thyatira, who is described as a "seller of purple" and a worshiper of God. She is noted for her conversion to Christianity and her hospitality towards Paul and his companions.

Bible references

Acts 16:14;Acts 16:40