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Apphia

A woman, in the time of the New Testament · named in 1 verse

the name means Increasing Easton's Bible Dictionary

Apphia, likely a member of Philemon's household, was one of the recipients of Paul's letter to Philemon.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Increasing, a female Christian at Colosse (Philemon 1:2), supposed by some to have been the wife of Philemon.

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Philemon 1:2.

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