Sarepta in the Bible
The verse names neither the widow nor any events. Sarepta is the Greek form of Zarephath, a Phoenician coastal town between Tyre and Sidon.
- Name meaning
- Smelting place
- Name origin
- Greek form of Hebrew Zarephath
- Role
- City of Sidon
- First mention
- Luke 4:26
- Appearances in the Bible
- 1 mentions
Questions about Sarepta
What is Sarepta in the Bible?
Sarepta is a city of Sidon named in the New Testament (Luke 4:26). Luke mentions it only once, saying that Elias (Elijah) was sent to none of them except to Sarepta, to a woman there who was a widow (Luke 4:26). The verse names neither the widow nor any events. Sarepta is the Greek form of Zarephath, a Phoenician coastal town between Tyre and Sidon.
What does the name Sarepta mean?
The name Sarepta means “Smelting place”. Origin: Greek form of Hebrew Zarephath.
Where is Sarepta first mentioned in the Bible?
Sarepta is first mentioned in Luke 4:26.
How many times is Sarepta mentioned in the Bible?
Number of mentions in the Bible: 1.