The name persis is a girls name of greek origin meaning persian woman parents seeking a distinctive new testament name might consider this one. Persis smiths bible names dictionary bible gateway. Bible places are a source of fresh names and some bizarre ones. 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. This was the name of a woman mentioned in pauls epistle to the romans in the new testament. The name persis is a girls name of greek origin meaning persian woman. See persis instances in the king james version kjv. The name is not found in inscriptions of the imperial household, but it occurs as the name of a freedwoman cil, vi, 23, 959.
Greet persis the beloved, who has worked hard in the lord. His tribe eventually formed the kingdom of judah in the south of. An example is the way shiloh is referred to in three books of the bible. Persis is the hellenized form of pars, which is the basis for other european nations calling the area persia. Greet asyncritus, phlegon, hermes, patrobas, hermas and the brethren with them. The new english bible describes persis as one who toiled in his service so long. Persis is a feminine given name, meaning from persia.
The names mentioned in these verses are all, and utterly, unknown to. Mary, persis, phoebe, tryphaena, and tryphosa, for example, were all female fellow believers who were commended for their labors and hard work. 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. Because he speaks of her work in the past tense, some scholars have speculated that she.
Parents seeking a distinctive new testament name might consider this one. Persis was a female christian of whom paul the evangelist described as someone who. The name of a female member of the christian community at rome, to whom paul sent greetings rom 16. Meaning, origin and history of the name persis behind.
In this present issue of my reflections we will examine another individual from this chapter. Persis is derived from the ancient greek name for iran. The persians are not mentioned in the bible until the exilic books 2 chronicles 36. 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. How to pronounce say tertius by bible speak pronunciation. Name meaning, popularity, and similar names nameberry.
Bible q what does the name of each book of the bible mean. She is spoken of as beloved, and as having laboured much in the lord. For further information on the names included on the list, the reader may consult the sources listed below in the references and external links. Persia in the bible amazing bible timeline with world history. Greet rufus, a choice man in the lord, also his mother and mine. For every bible person named2,026 names and nearly 3,400 individualsyoull find relevant information including brief biographies, relevant verse references, and name meanings. From the hebrew name yehudah, probably derived from yadah meaning praise. Hebrew bible names of the bible books of the tanach. Persis is one of the few unisex names in the bible, though it is more commonly identified with a woman from the early church. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. An atlas of biblical place names nameberry baby name blog. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Eventually, each book can be clicked on for further information concerning that book. 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.
It proves, one minister declared, that we have the right name. In biblical names the meaning of the name persis is. Persis is a girls name of greek origin meaning persian woman. 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. P ersis as a girls name is pronounced persees, persiss. Persis definition and meaning bible dictionary bible study tools. 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. Because he speaks of her work in the past tense, some scholars have speculated that she might. Start studying farsi bible book names persian hebrew scriptures.
Meaning, origin and history of the name persis behind the name. Heres a quick bible reference, a fun trivia resource, even a baby names bookthe book of bible names, featuring more than 2,000 entries. 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. Click the play button below to hear how to pronounce tertius. This page includes a list of biblical proper names that start with p in english transcription. Paul designates her the beloved, who labored much in the lord.
For more information about tertius, check out the easton bible dictionary entry as well. 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. Salute the beloved persis, which laboured much in the lord. King xerxes ruled over 127 territories in his kingdom. 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.
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. Indoor or outdoor use readable from both sidesplease note. Archaemenes hakhamanish teispes chaishpish, sispis. 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.
In the old testament judah is the fourth of the twelve sons of jacob by leah, and the ancestor of the tribe of judah. This in turn comes from a province in the south of iran, called fars in the modern persian language and pars in middle persian. The name of a female member of the christian community at rome, to whom paul sent greetings romans 16. Salute tryphena and tryphosa, who labour in the lord. Persis american tract society bible dictionary bible. A woman member of the christian church at rome, to whom paul sent greetings. Some of the names are given with a proposed etymological meaning. There is also a phonetic guide to use to see the proper pronunciation of tertius. Only those that are finished or in the process of being finished will be available for viewing. The meaning of names are important to the person being named and this helpful book is a good source of information.
Search for names by trait search for names by trait. Get the niv cultural backgrounds study bible notes when you upgrade to bible gateway plus. Jun 20, 2016 this free audio bible name pronunciation guide is a valuable tool in your study of gods word. Hidden treasures an atlas of biblical place names name. Andronicus encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Familiar since the late 1970s due to actress persis khambatta. Persia, an eastern country, including its inhabitants. When he grew up to manhood his courage and genius placed him at the head of the persians. Cyrus in smiths bible dictionary the sun, the founder of the persian empire see 2ch 36. 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. Greet the beloved persis, who has worked hard in the lord rom. Here we have an illustration of a name taken from a country for the. David lipscomb 18311917, a leader in the stonecampbell movement. Persia in the bible amazing bible timeline with world.
It is of greek origin, and the meaning of persis is from persia. An explanation for his name is given in genesis 29. Greet my dear friend persis, another woman who has worked very hard. The new english bible describes persis as one who toiled in his. Persis in the bible encyclopedia isbe bible history online. Thousands of names and their meaningsja great resource for finding the meaning of names with christian meanings.
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. He thought of her highly, referring to her as the beloved persis who has worked hard in the lord. The new world translation states, she performed many labors in the lord. The first five books of the bible are from the hebrew torah, which means teaching or instruction. Greet tryphena and tryphosa, those women who work hard in the lord.