Woman living at the time of the New Testament
Rhoda was a servant girl in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, who recognized Peter's voice at the door.
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Rhoda was a servant girl who lived in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark, in Jerusalem (Act.12.13). During the reign of King Herod Agrippa I, the apostle Peter was imprisoned for his faith (Act.12.1-4). The church gathered at Mary's house to pray earnestly for Peter's safety and release (Act.12.5, 12). One night, as they were praying, an angel miraculously freed Peter from prison, and he made his way to Mary's house (Act.12.6-11). When Peter knocked at the gate, Rhoda went to answer (Act.12.13). Upon recognizing Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the gate and ran back inside to tell the others that Peter was standing outside (Act.12.14). Initially, the people inside did not believe her, thinking she was out of her mind or that it was Peter's angel (Act.12.15). However, when Peter continued knocking, they opened the door and were astonished to see him (Act.12.16). Rhoda's role in this account highlights the power of prayer and the unexpected ways in which God can answer the prayers of His people. Her joyful response to Peter's presence also demonstrates the love and unity among the early believers, even in the face of persecution.
Part of: The Jerusalem Church
The Jerusalem house where disciples prayed for Peter had a servant named Rhoda, who recognized Peter's voice and ran inside in joy. The house was large enough for a gathering and had a gate, suggesting wealth.
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A rose, the damsel in the house of Mary, the mother of John Mark. She came to hearken when Peter knocked at the door of the gate (Acts 12:12-15).
(rose), the name of a maid who announced Peter’s arrival at the door of Mary’s house after his miraculous release from prison. (Acts 12:13) (A.D. 44.)
RHO'DA (rose, rose tree), a maid in the house of Mary, mother of John Mark. Acts 12:12-15.
RHO'DA (rose, rose tree), a maid in the house of Mary, mother of John Mark. Acts 12:12-15.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s G4498
He knocked at the outer gate, and a servant girl named Rhoda came to answer it.
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