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Strong's G2993 Λαοδίκεια (laodikeia)

Laodikeia means “Laodicea” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2993 — yabam (“husband's brother”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2993
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 3

Strong's G2993 Quick Answer

Strong's G2993 Λαοδίκεια (Laodikeia) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. Laodikeia (lah-od-ik'-ei-ah) n/l. 1. Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor [from a compound of G2992 and G1349] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include laodicea and asia. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
Laodikeia (lah-od-ik'-ei-ah) n/l. 1. Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor [from a compound of G2992 and G1349]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
laodicea and asia

Meaning and Definition

Laodikeia (lah-od-ik'-ei-ah) n/l. 1. Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor [from a compound of G2992 and G1349] KJV: Laodicea Root(s): G2992, G1349

Original Word
Λαοδίκεια
Transliteration
Laodikeia
Derivation
Root: δίκη R1: 2992 R2: 1349
Morphology
Name Location

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2993. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

Laodicea

Usage: Λαοδικία (Rec. -εία), -ας, ἡ Laodicea, a city on the Lycus in Phrygia: Col.2:1 4:13, 15-16, Rev.1:11 3:14.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2993 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Laodikeia, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

Laodicea Colossians 2:1 Asia Revelation 1:11

How Strong's G2993 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.

Strong's G2993 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G2993 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Colossians 2:1 KJV

For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

Colossians 4:13 KJV

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

Colossians 4:15 KJV

Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2993.

Colossians 2:1 New Testament, KJV
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Colossians 4:13 New Testament, KJV
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:15 New Testament, KJV
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Colossians 4:16 New Testament, KJV
And 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.
Revelation 1:11 New Testament, KJV
Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2993, grouped by book.

Colossians 4 usages, New Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
Revelation 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G2993 FAQ

What does laodikeia (Λαοδίκεια) mean?

Laodikeia (Strong's G2993) is a Greek word most simply glossed "Laodicea". Laodikeia (lah-od-ik'-ei-ah) n/l. 1. Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor [from a compound of G2992 and G1349]

How many times is laodikeia (Λαοδίκεια) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G2993 across 3 books.

Where can I study laodikeia (Λαοδίκεια) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2993 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate laodikeia (Λαοδίκεια)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as laodicea and asia. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.