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2 unusual facts about Tryphena of Rome


Tryphena

Tryphena of Rome, "a woman who labours in the Lord", is greeted by St Paul in Romans 16:12

Tryphena of Rome

Tryphena of Rome is a Christian woman mentioned in Romans 16:12 of the Bible ("Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord." KJV) According to Wiktionary, the name 'Tryphena' is of Greek origin meaning 'dainty' or 'delicate' although Strong's Concordance derives the name from the Greek truphe, meaning 'luxurious'.



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