colossians
colossians Lexical Profile
• noun
A book of the New Testament in the Christian Bible, consisting of an epistle attributed to the Apostle Paul addressed to the Christian church in the ancient Phrygian city of Colossae.
"The theology of Colossians emphasizes the supremacy of Christ over all creation."
Plural form of Colossian; the native inhabitants or residents of the ancient city of Colossae in Phrygia, Asia Minor.
"Paul wrote to the Colossians to encourage them in their faith and warn them against false teachings."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the biblical epistle, 'Colossians' is plural in form but functions as a singular proper noun in grammar (e.g., 'Colossians is a book in the New Testament').
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Latin 'Colossenses' and Ancient Greek 'Kolossaeis', referring to the inhabitants of Colossae, an ancient Phrygian city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey).