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Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
(
rose
). A maid in the
house
of
Mary
,
mother
of
John
Mark
(
Acts 12:12-15
12
And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.
13
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
14
And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
15
And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. (Acts 12:12‑15)
).
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
A maid in the
house
of
Mary
when
Peter
was delivered from
prison
(
Acts 12:13
13
And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. (Acts 12:13)
).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
4498
(
find all occurrences in KJV Bible
)
Greek:
Ῥόδη
Transliteration:
Rhode
Phonic:
hrod’-ay
Meaning:
probably for rhode (a rose); Rode, a servant girl
KJV Usage:
Rhoda
Jackson’s
Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names
:
a rose
Potts’
Bible Proper Names
:
A rose; rose-bush:―maid in the house of Mary [RHODES], Acts 12:13. {Rosa}