Lexicon Hermas: Hermas Original Word: Ἑρμᾶς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hermas. Probably from Hermes; Hermas, a Christian -- Hermas. see GREEK Hermes NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Hermés Definition Hermas, a Christian at Rome NASB Translation Hermas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2057: ἙρμᾶςἙρμᾶς, accusative Ἑρμᾶν (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ (Doric for Ἑρμῆς), Hermas, a certain Christian (whom Origen and others thought to be the author of the book entitled The Shepherd (cf. Salmon in Dict. of Chris. Biog. under the word Hermas 2)): Romans 16:14. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name Ἑρμῆς (Hermes), which is associated with the Greek god Hermes, known as a messenger and herald of the gods.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Hebrew equivalents for the Greek name Hermas, as it is a Hellenistic name without a Hebrew counterpart. However, the concept of a messenger or herald, which is associated with the name Hermes, can be related to Hebrew terms like מַלְאָךְ (mal'akh, Strong's Hebrew 4397), meaning "messenger" or "angel." Usage: The name Hermas appears once in the New Testament, specifically in the context of a greeting within the epistles. Context: Hermas is mentioned in the New Testament in the Apostle Paul's Epistle to the Romans. In Romans 16:14, Paul sends greetings to Hermas among others, indicating that Hermas was a member of the early Christian community in Rome. The verse reads: "Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them" (Berean Standard Bible). This brief mention suggests that Hermas was part of a group of believers who were significant enough in the Roman church to be acknowledged by Paul. The inclusion of Hermas in this list implies that he was likely a respected member of the Christian community, possibly involved in ministry or leadership. The name Hermas, being derived from the Greek god Hermes, reflects the Hellenistic cultural influence present in the Roman Empire during the first century. There is no further biblical or historical information about Hermas beyond this mention, leaving his specific role and contributions to the early church largely to speculation. Forms and Transliterations Ερμαν Ἑρμᾶν Erman Herman HermânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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