Περσίς (Persis)
Persis
Persis
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The proper noun Persis refers to a woman mentioned by Paul in Romans 16:12. The name itself is Greek for "Persian," likely indicating her ethnic origin or ancestry. In this context, it serves as a personal identifier rather than a geographical term.
Paul describes her as one who has worked hard among the early Christians in Rome. This brief mention highlights the significant role women played in the ministry and community life of the first-century church, even when their names are not widely known today.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Persis is a name that means "Persian," and it appears just once in the New Testament. In Romans 16:12, Paul sends greetings to her, calling her beloved and noting that she worked hard for the Lord. This simple mention reminds us that faithfulness is not about fame or visibility, but about steady love and service.
Her story encourages anyone who feels unnoticed in their daily walk with God. Whether you are serving in a small group, caring for family, or supporting others quietly behind the scenes, your labor matters deeply to Him. Persis’s name survives in Scripture not because she sought attention, but because she remained faithful in love.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Persis1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Περσίδα1×
Key Verses
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Romans 16:12
Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord.
Paul uses this verse to highlight Persis's significant and tireless service among the Roman believers, showing that hard work in the Lord is recognized and valued.