Strong's Lexicon Hermés: Hermes Original Word: Ἑρμῆς Word Origin: Derived from Greek mythology, where Hermes is the name of the messenger god. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Hermes, as it is rooted in Greek culture and mythology. Usage: In the New Testament, Hermes is mentioned as one of the individuals greeted by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Romans. The name is used to identify a Christian believer in the early church. Cultural and Historical Background: In Greek mythology, Hermes was the god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. He was considered a messenger for the gods, particularly Zeus. The name Hermes was common in the Greco-Roman world, and it was not unusual for early Christians to have names derived from pagan deities. This reflects the diverse cultural backgrounds of the early church members, who came from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain origin Definition Hermes, the name of a Gr. god and a Christian at Rome NASB Translation Hermes (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2060: ἙρμῆςἙρμῆς, accusative Ἑρμῆν, ὁ, proper name, Hermes; 1. a Greek deity called by the Romans Mercurius (Mercury): Acts 14:12. 2. a certain Christian: Romans 16:14. Perhaps from ereo; Hermes, the name of the messenger of the Greek deities; also of a Christian -- Hermes, Mercury. see GREEK ereo Englishman's Concordance Acts 14:12 N-AMSGRK: δὲ Παῦλον Ἑρμῆν ἐπειδὴ αὐτὸς NAS: and Paul, Hermes, because KJV: and Paul, Mercurius, because he INT: and Paul Hermes because he Romans 16:14 N-AMS |
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