Who was Lydia?

Answer 1

Lydia of Thyatira was the first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe

"Lydia" was probably not her real name. She was from Thyatira, which was formerly in the ancient Kingdom of Lydia before it was incorporated into the Roman Province of Asia. As Thyatira was still considered to be Lydia, she was perhaps called "Lydia" or the "Lydian lady". She was also a key person in the establishment and development of the church in Philippi (the key city in region of Macedonia). The Bible also describes her as a "dealer in purple cloth".

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As mentioned, Acts 16:14+15 tells us that Lydia was a 'seller of purple'(KJV) from Macedonia, who listened to Paul during one of his preaching tours. The scripture says that God 'opened her heart' to pay attention to the things spoken by Paul, and she and her whole household were baptized as Christians. She is known and remembered for her appreciation and hospitality because she invited the apostles to her home and 'persuaded' or 'constrained' them. She just MADE them come. She was a faithful 'sister' sharing her home with the congregation even during difficult times(Acts 16:40). At the time she met Paul, she was living in Europe selling 'purple' (purple cloth and garments, and probably the dye itself). The term 'seller of purple' ("dealer in purple cloth"(NIV))signifies that she was a merchant, probably of some prominence, since she had a home large enough for the 'brothers' to meet in, and her occupation dealt with a costly item. The scriptures say that she was originally from Thyatira (now called 'Akhisar',150 miles from Istanbul). It was a city in Asia Minor famous for it's dyes, particularly it's scarlet or purple color made from the 'madder root'. 'Purple' dye was VERY costly, and often associated with wealth and royalty (Luke 16:19).

Answer 2

The most famous Lydia was a woman mentioned in the New Testament. She was an early convert to Christianity. What made her especially notable was that she was a business woman in a day and culture that was dominated by men. Apparently Lydia was an independent and strong woman. She bought and sold fine purple linen. This was the fabric favored by the rulers of the day and the rich.

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Answer 3

Acts 16:11-15

Lydia's Conversion

Then, setting sial from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, the next day to Neapolis, and from there to Philippi, a Roman colony, which is a leading city of that district of Maedonia. We stayed in that city for a number of days. On the Sabbath day we went outside the city gate by the river, where we thought there was a place of prayer. we sat down and spoke to the women gathered there. a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God, was listening. the Lord opened her heart to pay attention to what was spoken by Paul. After she and her household were baptized, she urged us, "If you consider me a believer in the Lord, come and stay at my house." And she persuaded us.

Answer 4

Lydia was a trader in the bible, that is the New Testament.