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(loh' ihss) A personal name perhaps meaning “more desirable” or “better.” The mother of Eunice and grandmother of Timothy (2 Timothy 1:5 ). Paul exalted Lois as a model of Christian faith and saw her as instrumental in nurturing her grandson in the faith. Her influence on Timothy cannot be overestimated.

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Lois'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​l/lois.html. 1991.
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