Laodicean

Dictionary of Biblical Words:

It means a state or person such as described in Rev. 3, pretentious, self-complacent, but un real, neither hot nor cold. It describes the last state of the professing church before the Lord’s return, when, though individuals may be faithful, it collectively will be spued out of Christ’s mouth.

Concise Bible Dictionary:

Inhabitants of Laodicea (Col. 4:16¹⁶And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. (Colossians 4:16); Rev. 3:14¹⁴And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; (Revelation 3:14)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

2994 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Λαοδικεύς

Transliteration:

Laodikeus

Phonic:

lah-od-ik-yooce’

Meaning:

from 2993; a Laodicean, i.e. inhabitant of Laodicia

KJV Usage:

Laodicean

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

gentilic of Laodicea

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

Inhabitants of Laodicea, Col. 4:16.