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G1409 · Greek · New Testament
Δρούσιλλα
Drousilla
Proper noun, feminine
Drusilla

Definition

The Greek proper noun Drousilla refers to Drusilla, the youngest daughter of Herod Agrippa I and the wife of the Roman governor Felix. She was a Jewish woman who was present when Paul gave his defense before Felix.

Usage & Theological Significance

Drousilla appears in Acts 24:24 as a historically significant figure — a Jewish woman married to a Roman governor, present for Paul's bold proclamation about faith in Christ Jesus, righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. The three topics Paul chose — righteousness, self-control, judgment — were pointed and personal, given Felix and Drusilla's adulterous union (Drusilla had abandoned her first husband to marry Felix). Felix was alarmed (Acts 24:25). The account reveals Paul's fearless willingness to speak truth to power, and the way the Gospel confronts personal sin regardless of social status.

Key Bible Verses

Acts 24:24 Several days later Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish. He sent for Paul and listened to him as he spoke about faith in Christ Jesus.
Acts 24:25 As Paul talked about righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and said, 'That's enough for now!'
Acts 26:3 I ask you to listen to me patiently.
Luke 3:19 But when John rebuked Herod the tetrarch because of his marriage to Herodias, his brother's wife, and all the other evil things he had done,
Matthew 14:4 John had been saying to him: 'It is not lawful for you to have her.'

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