What does Sardis mean? (Revelation 3:1)

 

 

And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

Revelation 3:1 - King James

 

⚪ It means mean 'that which remains'

Rev. 3:1 [...]
Of the church In Sardie.—"Sardis is said to mean that which remains, as if it signified something out of which life or virtue had gone. The nominal church during this period had a form of godliness without its power. Sardis was the remains of the true Church, which had been driven into the wilderness; but when the persecution began to subside, her seal also abated." — Z.'16-347.

Source : 🇺🇸 1917- Studies in the Scriptures, Vol 7, The finished mystery, page 45 + Cover

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THE LORD’S SECOND COMING

Sardis is said to mean that which remains, as if it signified a useless remnant, something out of which life or virtue had gone. The nominal church during this period had the appearance of being what it was not, having a form of godliness without its power. Sardis was the remains of the true church, which had been driven into the wilderness; but when the persecution began to subside, her zeal also abated. Persecution has always developed the vigor of the church.

Source : 🇺🇸 The Watch Tower, November 15 1916, page 347

 

⚫ It means 'prince of joy' or 'song of joy'

SARDIS

(Rev. 3:1-6) One authority gives the meaning of the word Sardis as "prince of joy" or "song of joy". Sardis was the ancient capital of Lydia, the residence of the royal and rich famed Croesus.

Source : 🇺🇸 1930 - Light, vol 1, page 35 + Cover