Nymphas
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Nymphas in the Bible?
Nymphas was a Christian resident of Laodicea to whom the Apostle Paul addressed greetings in the Epistle to the Colossians, and who provided his residence for the weekly assemblies of the local Christian community.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Nymphas as a host clarifies the domestic setting of early Christian worship and demonstrates how individual believers facilitated the organization and expansion of the church.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Nymphas reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Nymphas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Nymphas clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Nymphas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/nymphas/