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Act 16:14. Λυδία, Lydia) The name of this woman, or else her surname, which was better known than her name. The city, Thyatira, is in Lydia, as most of the cities, which also occur in the Apocalypse.-πορφυρόπωλις, a seller of purple) The women of Lydia were celebrated for the art of purple-dyeing: thence also arose their merchandise.-πόλεως, of the city) Either the native city simply, or also the commerce of the city (its staple manufacture), which Lydia was engaged in, is indicated.-σεβομένη τὸν Θεὸν, who worshipped GOD) She had imbibed some knowledge from the prophets.-διήνοιξε, opened) Διανοίγεσδαι, to be opened, is properly said of the eyes: and the heart (understanding) has eyes. Eph 1:18, “The eyes of your understanding (καρδίας, heart) being enlightened.” The heart is in itself closed; but it is the prerogative of GOD to open it. So 2Ma 1:4, διανοίξαι (ὁ Θεὸς) τὴν καρδίαν ὑμῶν, may God open your heart.