GREEK · G2363
Θυάτειρα
Thuateira — Thyatira
Θυάτειρα, -ων, τά (-ας, ἡ, Rev.1:11 L; cf. WH, App., 156) Thyatira, a city of Lydia: Act.16:14, Rev.1:11 2:18, 24.† (AS)
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Thyatira
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GREEK · G3070
Λυδία
Ludia — Lydia
Λυδία, -ας, ἡ Lydia, a woman of Thyatira: Act.16:14, 40.† (AS)
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A city of Asia Minor, on the borders of Lydia and Mysia. Its modern name is Ak-hissar, i.e., “white castle.” Here was one of the seven churches (Rev. 1:11; 2:18-28). Lydia, the seller of purple, or rather of cloth dyed with this colour, was from this city (Acts 16:14). It was and still is famous for its dyeing. Among the ruins, inscriptions have been found relating to the guild of dyers in that city in ancient times.
Scripture references
Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897). Historical dictionary wording reflects the scholarship and language of its era.