Bible Dictionary
Julia
Julia was a Christian woman in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings. She was associated with Philologus, though the exact relationship is uncertain.
Definition
Julia was a Christian woman in Rome who was greeted by Paul. Her name is coupled with Philologus, and the supplied sources suggest that she may have been his wife or sister. The name also points to a connection with the Roman imperial household.
Biblical Usage
Paul sent Julia greetings in his letter to the Romans, associating her with Philologus among the Roman Christians to whom he sent salutations.
Historical Background
Julia is described as bearing a Roman name, and the sources suggest that this may indicate membership in the imperial household. Her precise relationship to Philologus is uncertain.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
A Christian woman at Rome to whom Paul sent his salutations (Rom. 16:15), supposed to be the wife of Philologus.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(feminine of Julius), a Christian woman at Rome, probably the wife of Philologus, in connection with whom she is saluted by St. Paul. (Romans 16:15) (A.D. 55.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>joo'-li-a (Ioulia): The name of a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent greetings, the wife or sister of Philologus with whose name hers is coupled (Ro 16:15). The name points to member of the imperial household.</p>