Strong's Lexicon kuria: Lady, Mistress Original Word: κυρία Word Origin: Feminine form of κύριος (kyrios), meaning "lord" or "master." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "kuria," the concept of a respected woman or matriarch can be seen in terms like "גְּבֶרֶת" (geberet), meaning "mistress" or "lady" (Strong's Hebrew 1404). Usage: The term "kuria" is used in the New Testament to refer to a woman of authority or respect, often translated as "lady." It is a term of honor and endearment, indicating a woman of noble standing or significant influence within a community or household. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the term "kuria" would have been used to address women of high social status or those who held a position of authority within a household. The feminine form of "kyrios" reflects the societal structure where women, though often under the authority of male figures, could still hold significant roles and command respect. In the early Christian context, the use of "kuria" in the epistles suggests recognition of women's roles in the church and community. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of kurios Definition a lady NASB Translation lady (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2959: κυρίακυρία, κυρίας, ἡ, Cyria, a Christian woman to whom the Second Epistle of John is addressed: 2 John 1:1, 5 (G L T K C (and WH marginal reading in 2 John 1:1)). This proper name is not uncommon in other writers also; cf. Lücke, Comm. üb. die Brr. des John 3rd edition, p. 444. (But R Tr others κυρία, regarding the word as an appellative, lady; (αἱ γυναῖκες εὐθύς ἀπό τεσσαρεσκαίδεκα ἐτῶν ὑπό τῶν ἀνδρῶν κυριαι καλοῦνται, Epictetus enchir. 40). Cf. Westcott on 2 John as above). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lady. Feminine of kurios; Cyria, a Christian woman -- lady. see GREEK kurios Forms and Transliterations κυρια κυρία κυρίᾳ κυρίαν κυρίας kuria kyria kyría kyríāiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 John 1:1 N-DFSGRK: ΠΡΕΣΒΥΤΕΡΟΣ ἐκλεκτῇ κυρίᾳ καὶ τοῖς NAS: to the chosen lady and her children, KJV: The elder unto the elect lady and her INT: elder to [the] elect lady and the 2 John 1:5 N-VFS |
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