4251. Priska
Strong's Lexicon
Priska: Priscilla

Original Word: Πρίσκα
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Priska
Pronunciation: PREE-skah
Phonetic Spelling: (pris'-kah)
Definition: Priscilla
Meaning: Prisca, Priscilla, the former being the more correct and formal name, the latter a diminutive and more familiar; a Roman lady, probably of good birth, wife of the Jewish Christian Aquila.

Word Origin: A diminutive form of the Latin name Prisca, meaning "ancient" or "venerable."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for Priska, as it is a Latin name. However, the concept of hospitality and teaching can be linked to various Hebrew terms related to wisdom and fellowship.

Usage: Priska, more commonly known as Priscilla, is a prominent female figure in the New Testament. She is often mentioned alongside her husband, Aquila, and is recognized for her significant role in the early Christian church. Priscilla is noted for her hospitality, teaching, and missionary work, often working closely with the Apostle Paul.

Cultural and Historical Background: Priscilla lived during the first century A.D., a time when the early Christian church was expanding throughout the Roman Empire. As a Jewish Christian, she and her husband Aquila were tentmakers by trade, a profession they shared with Paul. They were expelled from Rome by Emperor Claudius's edict against Jews and subsequently settled in Corinth, where they met Paul. Priscilla's role in the church is notable, as women in the Greco-Roman world typically held limited public roles. Her involvement in teaching and mentoring, particularly of Apollos, highlights her respected position within the early Christian community.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of Latin origin
Definition
Prisca, a Christian and the wife of Aquila
NASB Translation
Prisca (3), Priscilla (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 4251: Πρίσκα

Πρίσκα, (accusative, Πρίσκαν), Prisca (a Latin name (literally, 'ancient')), a Christian woman, wife of Aquila (concerning whom see Ἀκύλας): Romans 16:3 G L T Tr WH; 1 Corinthians 16:19, Lachmann's stereotyped edition; T Tr WH; 2 Timothy 4:19. She is also called by the diminutive name Πρίσκιλλα (better (with all editions) Πρίσκιλλα, see Chandler § 122; Etym. Magn. 19, 50f) (cf. Livia, Livilla; Drusa, Drusilla; Quinta, Quintilla; Secunda, Secundilla): Acts 18:2, 18, 26; besides, Romans 16:3 Rec.; 1 Corinthians 16:19 R G L.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Prisca, Priscilla

Of Latin origin; feminine of Priscus, ancient; Priska, a Christian woman -- Prisca. See also Priscilla.

see GREEK Priscilla

Forms and Transliterations
Πρισκα Πρίσκα Πρισκαν Πρίσκαν Priska Príska Priskan Prískan
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Englishman's Concordance
Romans 16:3 N-AFS
GRK: Ἀσπάσασθε Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν
NAS: Greet Prisca and Aquila,
INT: greet Prisca and Aquila

1 Corinthians 16:19 N-NFS
GRK: Ἀκύλας καὶ Πρίσκα σὺν τῇ
NAS: you. Aquila and Prisca greet
INT: Aquila and Prisca with the

2 Timothy 4:19 N-AFS
GRK: Ἄσπασαι Πρίσκαν καὶ Ἀκύλαν
NAS: Greet Prisca and Aquila,
KJV: Salute Prisca and Aquila,
INT: greet Prisca and Aquila

Strong's Greek 4251
3 Occurrences


Πρίσκα — 1 Occ.
Πρίσκαν — 2 Occ.















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