4554. Sardeis

Lexicon

Sardeis: Sardis

Original Word: Σάρδεις
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: Sardeis
Pronunciation: SAR-dace
Phonetic Spelling: (sar'-dice)
Definition: Sardis
Meaning: Sardis, an ancient city of Lydia in the province of Asia.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Sardis.

Plural of uncertain derivation; Sardis, a place in Asia Minor -- Sardis.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain origin
Definition
Sardis, the chief city of Lydia
NASB Translation
Sardis (3).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4554: Σάρδεις

Σάρδεις, dative Σάρδεσιν, αἱ (from Aeschylus, Herodotus down), Sardis (or Sardes), the capital of Lydia, a luxurious city; now an obscure village, Sart, with extensive ruins: Revelation 1:11; Revelation 3:1, 4. (Cf. McClintock and Strong's Cyclopaedia, under the word.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The name Σάρδεις is of Lydian origin, referring to the ancient city of Sardis, which was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek term Σάρδεις, as it refers specifically to a city in the Greco-Roman world. However, the concept of cities and their spiritual states can be related to various Hebrew terms for cities and places of significance in the Old Testament.

Usage: The term Σάρδεις is used in the New Testament to refer specifically to the city of Sardis, particularly in the context of the messages to the seven churches in the Book of Revelation.

Context: Sardis was an ancient city located in the region of Lydia in Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey. It was renowned for its wealth and strategic location, serving as a major center of commerce and trade. The city was situated at the foot of Mount Tmolus and near the river Pactolus, which was famous for its gold deposits. Sardis was historically significant as the capital of the Lydian Kingdom and was ruled by the wealthy King Croesus.

In the New Testament, Sardis is mentioned in the Book of Revelation as one of the seven churches to which Jesus Christ sends messages through the Apostle John. In Revelation 3:1-6, the church in Sardis is admonished for having a reputation of being alive but is spiritually dead. The message calls for repentance and vigilance, urging the believers to strengthen what remains and is about to die. The passage highlights the need for spiritual renewal and the importance of remaining faithful.

The archaeological remains of Sardis include the impressive ruins of the Temple of Artemis, a large gymnasium, and a synagogue, indicating a once-thriving and diverse community. The city's decline began after a series of earthquakes and invasions, but its historical and biblical significance remains noteworthy.

Forms and Transliterations

Σαρδεις Σάρδεις Σαρδεσιν Σάρδεσιν Sardeis Sárdeis Sardesin Sárdesin

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 1:11 N-AFP
GRK: καὶ εἰς Σάρδεις καὶ εἰς
NAS: and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia
KJV: and unto Sardis, and unto
INT: and to Sardis and to

Revelation 3:1 N-DFP
GRK: τῆς ἐν Σάρδεσιν ἐκκλησίας γράψον
NAS: of the church in Sardis write:
KJV: in Sardis write;
INT: of the in Sardis church write

Revelation 3:4 N-DFP
GRK: ὀνόματα ἐν Σάρδεσιν ἃ οὐκ
NAS: people in Sardis who
KJV: even in Sardis which have
INT: names in Sardis which not

Strong's Greek 4554
3 Occurrences

Σάρδεις — 1 Occ.
Σάρδεσιν — 2 Occ.