Daughter | Θυγάτηρ (Thugater) | Noun
Etymology and Semantic Analysis The word ‘daughter’ in English translations of the Bible is primarily derived from the Greek word ‘Θυγάτηρ’ (Thugater) in the New Testament and the Hebrew word ‘בַּת’ (Bath) in the Old Testament. In the New Testament, ‘Θυγάτηρ’ carries a direct and literal meaning, referring to a female offspring. This term appears […]
Lydia, Saint | The Christian Convert
Lydia, a figure prominently featured in the New Testament, was a seller of purple cloth in Philippi, an ancient Greek city. Her life, though scant in detail, provides a significant example of early Christian conversion and the role of women in the nascent church. Lydia’s story is mainly recounted in the Acts of the Apostles […]