Herodion Ἡρωδίων

Male G2267 1 book

A relative of Paul in Rome.

Biography

Herodion is mentioned briefly in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of Paul's fellow Jews and relatives in Rome. In his closing greetings, Paul sends a personal greeting to Herodion, along with a few others (Rom.16.11). The fact that Paul specifically mentions Herodion as his relative suggests that they were kinsmen, possibly from the same tribe or family lineage. However, no further details about Herodion's background, conversion, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. The name Herodion may indicate that he was a freedman or descendant of someone from the Herodian household, but this is not certain. (Rom.16.11).

In Scripture

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Romans 1 verse
  • Romans 16:11

    "Greet Herodion, my kinsman. Greet them of the household of Narcissus, who are in the Lord."

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Names & Aliases

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Named Greek Ἡρωδίων G2267
Encyclopedia Article

Herodion

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

edman of the Herods, or a member of the household of Aristobulus, the grandson of Herod the Great (Ro 16:10). Paul calls him "my kinsman," i.e. "a Jew" (see JUNIAS, 1).

her'-un ('anaphah; charadrios; Latin Ardea cinerea): Herons are mentioned only in the abomination lists of Le 11:19 (margin "ibis") and De 14:18