Persis is the hellenized form of pars, which is the basis for other european nations calling the area persia. The new world translation states, she performed many labors in the lord. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. For further information on the names included on the list, the reader may consult the sources listed below in the references and external links. Andronicus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Parents seeking a distinctive new testament name might consider this one. He thought of her highly, referring to her as the beloved persis who has worked hard in the lord. The name is not found in inscriptions of the imperial household, but it occurs as the name of a freedwoman cil, vi, 23, 959. The name of a female member of the christian community at rome, to whom paul sent greetings rom 16. Paul mentions persis by name in the new testament book of romans. The complete dictionary of bible names is filled with relevant information for any student of the bible. It proves, one minister declared, that we have the right name. In the old testament judah is the fourth of the twelve sons of jacob by leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of judah.
Answered by steven 22 august 2011 5 comments before we look at the answer to this question, its worth remembering that the names of the books of the bible arent necessarily inspired, although they are convenient like the addition of chapter and verse numbers 1. Entry for persis american tract society bible dictionary one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this dictionary from the american tract society continues to provide relevant and insightful information. When he grew up to manhood his courage and genius placed him at the head of the persians. Because he speaks of her work in the past tense, some scholars have speculated that she might have been sickly or unable to continue her work. The new english bible describes persis as one who toiled in his. How astonished she would have been if it had been said to her, now, persis, wheresoever in the whole world the gospel is preached, your name and your work and your epitaph will go with it, and as long as men know about jesus christ, your and their master, they will know about you, his humble servant. Cyrus in smiths bible dictionary the sun, the founder of the persian empire see 2ch 36. Here we have an illustration of a name taken from a country for the. Persis is a girls name of greek origin meaning persian woman. Persis was a female christian of whom paul the evangelist described as someone who. It serves as an easy reference tool, providing quick meanings for every name in the bible, as well as pronunciation guides and family relation information, helping you make connections with the many people mentioned throughout scripture. An atlas of biblical place names nameberry baby name blog.
Familiar since the late 1970s due to actress persis khambatta. Some of the names are given with a proposed etymological meaning. The names mentioned in these verses are all, and utterly, unknown to. Archaemenes hakhamanish teispes chaishpish, sispis.
Because he speaks of her work in the past tense, some scholars have speculated that she might. Get the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. The name persis is a girls name of greek origin meaning persian woman parents seeking a distinctive new testament name might consider this one. The name of a female member of the christian community at rome, to whom paul sent greetings romans 16. Persis american tract society bible dictionary bible. Search for names by trait search for names by trait. Salute tryphena and tryphosa, who labour in the lord. Greet persis the beloved, who has worked hard in the lord.
In the name of our lord jesus christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our lord jesus christ, matthew 25. This in turn comes from a province in the south of iran, called fars in the modern persian language and pars in middle persian. In this present issue of my reflections we will examine another individual from this chapter. Eventually, each book can be clicked on for further information concerning that book. King xerxes ruled over 127 territories in his kingdom. Greet the beloved persis, who has worked hard in the lord rom.
Paul designates her the beloved, who labored much in the lord. We have displayed this flag on a stand so our customers can see how it will look. Join facebook to connect with persis john and others you may know. Jun 20, 2016 this free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. This page includes a list of biblical proper names that start with p in english transcription. Entry for persis holman bible dictionary one of 28 bible dictionaries freely available, this readable and easy to use dictionary takes advantage of the finest modern bible scholarship. Hidden treasures an atlas of biblical place names name. Bible q what does the name of each book of the bible mean. The persians are not mentioned in the bible until the exilic books 2 chronicles 36. In biblical names the meaning of the name persis is. Bible places are a source of fresh names and some bizarre ones.
For every bible person named2,026 names and nearly 3,400 individualsyoull find relevant information including brief biographies, relevant verse references, and name meanings. She is spoken of as beloved, and as having laboured much in the lord. For more information about tertius, check out the easton bible dictionary entry as well. Greet my dear friend persis, another woman who has worked very hard. P ersis as a girls name is pronounced persees, persiss. Greet tryphena and tryphosa, those women who work hard in the lord. A woman member of the christian church at rome, to whom paul sent greetings. It is of greek origin, and the meaning of persis is from persia. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Persis is derived from the ancient greek name for iran. Because he speaks of her work in the past tense, some scholars have speculated that she. David lipscomb 18311917, a leader in the stonecampbell movement. Persia in the bible amazing bible timeline with world history. The new english bible describes persis as one who toiled in his service so long. From the hebrew name yehudah, probably derived from yadah meaning praise. An explanation for his name is given in genesis 29. Meaning, origin and history of the name persis behind the name. The meaning of names are important to the person being named and this helpful book is a good source of information. Click the play button below to hear how to pronounce tertius.
Heres a quick bible reference, a fun trivia resource, even a baby names bookthe book of bible names, featuring more than 2,000 entries. Adopted by some puritans in the seventeenth century, persis was used in the william dean howells novel the rise of silas lapham for the wife of the protagonist. An example is the way shiloh is referred to in three books of the bible. Persis is one of the few unisex names in the bible, though it is more commonly identified with a woman from the early church. Persis definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools. Persis is a feminine given name, meaning from persia. The first five books of the bible are from the hebrew torah, which means teaching or instruction. Persia in the bible amazing bible timeline with world. Law 1 genesis the first book of moses called genesis 50 1,533 2 exodus the second book of moses called exodus 40 1,2 3 leviticus the third book of moses called leviticus 27 859 4 numbers the fourth book of moses called numbers 36 1,288 5 deuteronomy the.
Thousands of names and their meaningsja great resource for finding the meaning of names with christian meanings. Name meaning, popularity, and similar names nameberry. Start studying farsi bible book names persian hebrew scriptures. Meaning, origin and history of the name persis behind. Greet asyncritus, phlegon, hermes, patrobas, hermas and the brethren with them. His tribe eventually formed the kingdom of judah in the south of.
Only those that are finished or in the process of being finished will be available for viewing. The name persis is a girls name of greek origin meaning persian woman. There is also a phonetic guide to use to see the proper pronunciation of tertius. This was the name of a woman mentioned in pauls epistle to the romans in the new testament. How to pronounce say tertius by bible speak pronunciation. See persis instances in the king james version kjv. Mary, persis, phoebe, tryphaena, and tryphosa, for example, were all female fellow believers who were commended for their labors and hard work. Persia, an eastern country, including its inhabitants. Hebrew bible names of the bible books of the tanach. A deputy of antiochus epiphanes who, left in charge of antioch, aroused the jews by the murder of onias, and upon complaint to the king was executed 2 macc 4.
Starting in the 1st century ad, the books were often writen on a single scroll. In english sometimes the term pentateuch is used, which in turn derives from the greek septuagint section called the five books penta teuchoi. Indoor or outdoor use readable from both sidesplease note. Greet rufus, a choice man in the lord, also his mother and mine. Persis in the bible encyclopedia isbe bible history online. Persis smiths bible names dictionary bible gateway.
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