Hermes Ἑρμῆς
A Christian in Rome greeted by Paul.
Who is Hermes in the Bible?
Hermes was a Christian believer living in Rome during the apostle Paul's ministry. Paul mentions him by name in Romans 16:14, sending him greetings along with other Roman Christians including Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermas. While Paul's specific mention of Hermes suggests he held some significance in the Roman church community, the New Testament provides no additional details about his background, conversion, or particular role. Hermes represents one of many early Christians whose names are preserved in Scripture as witnesses to the faith that spread throughout the Roman Empire, though their individual stories remain largely unknown.
Biography
Hermes is mentioned in the Bible as one of the Christians in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. He is listed along with several other believers, including Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermas (Rom.16.14). The fact that Paul specifically mentions Hermes in his greetings suggests that he was a notable member of the Roman Christian community. However, no further information is provided about Hermes' background, conversion, or role in the church. The name Hermes was common in the Greco-Roman world, and it is not clear whether this Hermes had any connection to the Greek god of the same name. (Rom.16.14).
In Scripture
1 biblical book ; 1 with study contentRomans 1 verse
- Romans 16:14
"Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἑρμῆς |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Greek | Ἑρμᾶς |
Encyclopedia Article
ISBE 1915 (Public Domain) Hermes (2)
ot less than a score of persons might be counted up from the inscriptions, who bore this name at or about the time when Paul wrote" (Lightfoot, Philippians, 176).
her-moj'-e-nez (Hermogenes, literally "born of Hermes," a Greek deity, called by the Romans, "Mercury," 2Ti 1:15):
1Where Did He "Turn Away"?
Hermogenes was a Chr