3069. Ludda

Lexicon

Ludda: Lydda

Original Word: Λύδδα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Ludda
Pronunciation: LOOD-dah
Phonetic Spelling: (lud'-dah)
Definition: Lydda
Meaning: Lydda, Diospolis, Lod (modern Ludd), a city on the way to Joppa within a day's journey of Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Lydda.

Of Hebrew origin (Lod); Lydda (i.e. Lod), a place in Palestine -- Lydda.

see HEBREW Lod

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Lod
Definition
Lydda, a city in Pal.
NASB Translation
Lydda (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3069: Λύδδα

Λύδδα, Λύδδης (Acts 9:38 R G L, but Λύδδας T Tr WH; see WH's Appendix, p. 156), ἡ, and Λύδδα, Λυδδων, τά ((L T Tr WH in) Acts 9:32, 35; cf. Tdf. Proleg., p. 116; Buttmann, 18f (16f) (cf. Winer's Grammar, 61 (60))); Hebrew לֹד (1 Chronicles 8:12; Ezra 2:33; Nehemiah 11:35); Lydda, a large Benjamite (cf. 1 Chronicles, the passage cited) town (Λύδδα κώμη, πόλεως τοῦ μεγέθους οὐκ ἀποδεουσα, Josephus, Antiquities 20, 6, 2), called also Diospolis under the Roman empire, about nine (`eleven' (Ordnance Survey, p. 21)) miles distant from the Mediterranean; now Ludd: Acts 9:32, 35, 38. Cf. Robinson, Palestine ii., pp. 244-248; Arnold in Herzog viii., p. 627f.; (BB. DD. s, v.).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name לֹד (Lod)

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H3850 לֹד (Lod): The Hebrew name for the town of Lydda, mentioned in the Old Testament as part of the territory of Benjamin and in the context of the return from Babylonian exile.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the significance of Lydda in biblical history, its role in the early church, and its connection to the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term Λύδδα is used in the New Testament to refer to a town where significant events in the early Christian church took place. It is mentioned in the context of the Apostle Peter's ministry.

Context: • Historical Context: Lydda, known in the Old Testament as Lod, was a town located in the region of Judea. It was strategically situated on the road from Jerusalem to Joppa, making it an important hub for trade and travel in ancient times. The town is mentioned in the Old Testament in 1 Chronicles 8:12 and Ezra 2:33, where it is referred to as Lod.

• New Testament Significance: In the New Testament, Lydda is noted for its role in the early Christian church. It is specifically mentioned in the Book of Acts. In Acts 9:32-35 (BSB), the Apostle Peter visits Lydda and performs a miraculous healing: "As Peter traveled throughout the area, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, who had been paralyzed and bedridden for eight years. 'Aeneas,' Peter said to him, 'Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and put away your mat.' Immediately Aeneas got up, and all who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord." This event highlights the spread of the Gospel and the power of Christ's healing through the apostles.

• Archaeological and Modern Context: Today, Lydda is known as Lod and is located near the modern city of Tel Aviv in Israel. It remains an area of historical and archaeological interest, with remnants from various periods, including Roman and Byzantine, providing insight into its past significance.

Forms and Transliterations

Λυδδα Λύδδα Λυδδας Λύδδας Ludda Luddas Lydda Lýdda Lyddas Lýddas

Englishman's Concordance

Acts 9:32 N-AFS
GRK: τοὺς κατοικοῦντας Λύδδα
NAS: to the saints who lived at Lydda.
KJV: which dwelt at Lydda.
INT: that inhabited Lydda

Acts 9:35 N-AFS
GRK: οἱ κατοικοῦντες Λύδδα καὶ τὸν
NAS: who lived at Lydda and Sharon
KJV: all that dwelt at Lydda and Saron
INT: those inhabiting Lydda and

Acts 9:38 N-GFS
GRK: δὲ οὔσης Λύδδας τῇ Ἰόππῃ
NAS: Since Lydda was near Joppa,
KJV: forasmuch as Lydda was nigh
INT: moreover being Lydda to Joppa

Strong's Greek 3069
3 Occurrences

Λύδδα — 2 Occ.
Λύδδας — 1 Occ.