Lydia
Female
A woman of Thyatira, a “seller of purple,” who dwelt in Philippi (Acts 16:14, 15). She was not a Jewess but a proselyte. The Lord opened her heart as she heard the gospel from the lips of Paul (16:13). She thus became the first in Europe who embraced Christianity. She was a person apparently of considerable wealth, for she could afford to give a home to Paul and his companions.
Relationships
Active in Philippi
Key verses
Acts 16:14
A certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, one who worshiped God, heard us; whose heart the Lord opened to listen to the things which were spoken by Paul.
Acts 16:40
They went out of the prison, and entered into Lydia’s house. When they had seen the brothers, they encouraged them, and departed.
1 Chronicles 1:39
The sons of Lotan: Hori, and Homam; and Timna was Lotan’s sister.
Genesis 36:22
The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna.