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Nympha
Nympha
Νυμφᾶς Numphas
Nympha (Greek: Νυμφᾶς, Numphas) is a biblical name; its Greek etymology is not securely established. It appears once, at Colossians 4:15. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Archippus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Nympha
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Colossians 4:15 |
| Cross-references | 9 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Jesus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Jesus.
- Justus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Justus.
- Archippus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Archippus.
- Epaphras co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Epaphras.
- Demas co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Demas.
- Onesimus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Onesimus.
- Aristarchus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Aristarchus.
- Epaphroditus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Epaphroditus.
Origin & meaning
Νυμφᾶς, -ᾶ, ὁ (WH, R, mg., Νύμφα, which see),
Nymphas: Col.4:15, R, txt. (cf. ICC, Lft., in l).†
Νύμφα (Rec., R, txt., Νυμφᾶς, which see), -ης, ἡ, Nympha (see M, Pr., 48): Col.4:15, WH, R, mg.†
(AS)
Nympha was a woman who hosted a church in her house in Laodicea.
The biblical story
Nympha was a Christian woman who lived in Laodicea during the time of Paul's ministry. She hosted a church in her house (Col.4.15). House churches were common in the early Christian era, as believers often gathered in homes for worship, prayer, and fellowship. Paul sent greetings to Nympha and the church that met in her home, indicating her significant role in the Christian community of Laodicea. The fact that the church is mentioned in connection with her name suggests that she was a prominent member and possibly a leader of the congregation.
Key verses
Nympha appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Colossians 4:15
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Colossians (1)
- Colossians 4:15