Berean Strong's Lexicon Laodikeus: Laodicean Original Word: Λαοδικεύς Word Origin: Derived from Λαοδίκεια (Laodikeia), referring to the city of Laodicea. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Laodicean," as it is a specific reference to a Greco-Roman city and its inhabitants. Usage: The term "Laodicean" refers to an inhabitant or a member of the church in the ancient city of Laodicea. In the New Testament, it is used to address the Christian community in Laodicea, particularly in the context of the Book of Revelation. Cultural and Historical Background: Laodicea was a prominent city in the Roman province of Asia, located near present-day Denizli, Turkey. It was known for its wealth, medical advancements, and textile industry. The city was strategically positioned on trade routes, contributing to its prosperity. However, the church in Laodicea is famously critiqued in the Book of Revelation for being "lukewarm," reflecting a spiritual complacency that mirrored the city's material affluence and self-sufficiency. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Laodikeia Definition Laodicean NASB Translation Laodiceans (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2994: ΛαοδικεύςΛαοδικεύς, Λαοδικεως, ὁ, a Laodicean, inhabitant of Laodicea: Colossians 4:16, and Rec. in Revelation 3:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Laodicean. From Laodikeia; a Laodicean, i.e. Inhabitant of Laodicia -- Laodicean. see GREEK Laodikeia Forms and Transliterations Λαοδικεων Λαοδικέων λάρον λαψάντων λάψασι λάψη Laodikeon Laodikeōn Laodikéon LaodikéōnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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