Tryphaena Τρύφαινα
Christian woman in Rome greeted by Paul
Biography
Tryphaena is mentioned briefly in Rom.16.12 as one of the Christian women in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings. She is described as one who "worked hard in the Lord," indicating her dedication and service to the church. Paul's greeting suggests that Tryphaena was a prominent member of the Roman Christian community and had labored diligently for the cause of Christ. No other details are provided about her background or specific role in the church. The mention of Tryphaena, along with other women such as Tryphosa and Persis, highlights the significant contributions of women in the early church and their partnership in the gospel ministry.
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentRomans 1 verse
- Romans 16:12
"Greet Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord. Greet Persis, the beloved, who labored much in the Lord."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Τρύφαινα | G5170 |
Tryphaena
16:12). He describes them as those "who labor in the Lord." "The names, which might be rendered `Dainty' and `Disdain' (see Jas 5:5; Isa 66:11), are characteristically pagan, and unlike the description" (Denney). They were probably sisters or near relatives, for "it was usual to designate members of the same family by derivatives of the same root" (Lightfoot, Phil, 175). Both names are found in inscriptions connected with the imperial household, "Tryphosa" occurring more frequently than "Tryphaena."
S. F. Hunter
tri'-fon (Truphon): The surname of Diodotus, a usurper of the Syrian throne. He was a native of Apamea, and had been in the service of Alexander Balas. On the death of Balas (145 BC), Tryphon, taking advantage of the