Lydia This article contains a free Women of the Bible Study resource on the subject of Lydia. It provides facts, a biography and information about this famous woman of the Bible for bible study. There is also reference to where Lydia is mentioned in the Holy Bible. Acts 16:14: And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. Bible Dictionary Definition - Who was Lydia? The definition and outline of Lydia is as follows: According to the New Testament Lydia was a woman who was converted by Paul. Lydia Bible Story Biography, Facts and Information about Lydia The following info provides a concise biography with facts and information about Lydia: 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. Lydia We have selected Lydia as one of the most important women from the Bible and provided a biography and character outline of this famous woman. Much of the information is taken from the classic reference books including Matthew George Easton "Easton's Bible Dictionary" and Ashley S Johnson "Condensed Biblical Cyclopedia". Lydia - A Free Christian Bible Study Resource We hope that this Lydia article from our Women of the Bible Study section will provide useful information and ideas for those following a Bible Study plan. This article about Lydia, together with other tools, activities, aids and materials and are designed to be used by an individual or a Christian Bible study group. This biography of Lydia may prove useful as the basis for fun Sunday School lessons for Christian children and kids other topics will prove a useful asset to teens, youth or adults taking a Bible Study course or Biblical degree. All information on this Lydia page is free to be used as an educational Christian Bible Study resource. Lydia |