Laodíkeia — G2993

Definition

locative proper noun

Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor

Usually translated as

Laodicea

Origin

from a compound of G2992 and G1349

• laós (G2992)
• díkē (G1349)

Occurrences

Laodíkeia occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Colossians (4), Revelation (1)

• Colossians 2:1 — For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea (Λαοδικείᾳ), and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
• Colossians 4:13 — For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea (Λαοδικείᾳ), and them in Hierapolis.
• Colossians 4:15 — Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea (Λαοδικείᾳ), and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
• Colossians 4:16 — 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 (Λαοδικείας).
• Revelation 1:11 — 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 (Λαοδίκειαν).