Strong's Greek: 2994. Λαοδικεύς (Laodikeus) -- Laodicean

Strong's Lexicon

Laodikeus: Laodicean

Original Word: Λαοδικεύς
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Laodikeus
Pronunciation: lah-od-ik-YOOS
Phonetic Spelling: (lah-od-ik-yooce')
Definition: Laodicean
Meaning: a Laodicean, an inhabitant of Laodicea.

Word Origin: Derived from Λαοδίκεια (Laodikeia), referring to the city of Laodicea.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for "Laodicean," as it is a specific reference to a Greco-Roman city and its inhabitants.

Usage: The term "Laodicean" refers to an inhabitant or a member of the church in the ancient city of Laodicea. In the New Testament, it is used to address the Christian community in Laodicea, particularly in the context of the Book of Revelation.

Cultural and Historical Background: Laodicea was a prominent city in the Roman province of Asia, located near present-day Denizli, Turkey. It was known for its wealth, medical advancements, and textile industry. The city was strategically positioned on trade routes, contributing to its prosperity. However, the church in Laodicea is famously critiqued in the Book of Revelation for being "lukewarm," reflecting a spiritual complacency that mirrored the city's material affluence and self-sufficiency.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Laodikeia
Definition
Laodicean
NASB Translation
Laodiceans (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 2994: Λαοδικεύς

Λαοδικεύς, Λαοδικεως, ὁ, a Laodicean, inhabitant of Laodicea: Colossians 4:16, and Rec. in Revelation 3:14.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Laodicean.

From Laodikeia; a Laodicean, i.e. Inhabitant of Laodicia -- Laodicean.

see GREEK Laodikeia

Forms and Transliterations

Λαοδικεων Λαοδικέων λάρον λαψάντων λάψασι λάψη Laodikeon Laodikeōn Laodikéon Laodikéōn

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