Strong’s G4211

πορφυροπώλις

Part of speech

Noun, Feminine

Transliteration

porphuropólis

Pronunciation

por-foo-ROP-oh-lis

Definition

Seller of purple

Meaning

a female seller of purple cloth.

Usage

The term "porphuropólis" refers to a person, specifically a woman, who sells purple cloth or dye. In the ancient world, purple dye was highly valued and often associated with wealth and royalty due to its costly production process. The term is used in the New Testament to describe Lydia, a notable convert to Christianity.

Bible references

Acts 16:14