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Damaris
A woman of Athens who believed the gospel through Paul's preaching at the Areopagus.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Scholarly — supported scholarly belief · 1
Origin & birthplace
Name & titles
ScholarlyThe Greek name "Damaris" is rare and of uncertain origin; a common scholarly suggestion is that it is a variant or scribal alteration of "Damalis" (Greek for "heifer/young cow"), a documented woman's name in the Greek world.
Onomastic point: Damaris/Damalis, discussed in standard lexica and Acts commentaries (BDAG; Metzger's textual notes on Acts 17:34).
Where in scripture
ActsPlaces in their life
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