Bible Dictionary
Tryphosa
Tryphosa was a Christian woman in Rome whom Paul greeted as one who labored in the Lord. She is named with Tryphena in Romans 16:12.
Definition
Tryphosa was a Christian woman associated with the Roman church. She is named with Tryphena in Paul’s greetings in Romans.
Biblical Usage
Paul greets Tryphosa as one who labored in the Lord, recognizing her Christian service.
Historical Background
Nothing further is recorded about Tryphosa in the supplied material.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
[Tryphena]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tri-fo'-sa (Truphosa): Greetings are sent by Paul to "Tryphaena and Tryphosa, who labor in the Lord" (Ro 16:12).</p><p>See TRYPHAENA.</p>