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Rhoda

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(rose). A maid in the house of Mary, mother of John Mark (Acts 12:12-15¹²And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. ¹³And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. ¹⁴And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate. ¹⁵And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel. (Acts 12:12‑15)).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

A maid in the house of Mary when Peter was delivered from prison (Acts 12:13¹³And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda. (Acts 12:13)).

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:

4498 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)

Greek:

Ῥόδη

Transliteration:

Rhode

Phonic:

hrod’-ay

Meaning:

probably for rhode (a rose); Rode, a servant girl

KJV Usage:

Rhoda

Jackson’s Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names:

a rose

Potts’ Bible Proper Names:

A rose; rose-bush:―maid in the house of Mary [RHODES], Acts 12:13. {Rosa}