Porphuropolis identifies Lydia in Acts 16:14 by her trade in purple goods.

The attested use identifies Lydia by an occupation connected with purple goods in Acts 16:14.

1. Lydia identified by her purple-goods trade · dominant

   In Acts 16:14, the nominative singular feminine form identifies Lydia within the clause that describes her listening; the APB renders the description as “a dealer in purple.”

   Acts 16:14

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Acts 16:14, the APB presents Lydia as “a dealer in purple.” This rendering is read alongside the clause and supplied morphology.