Hermas

Hermas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.

The name Hermas means “Hermes, Mercury; gain; refuge”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Romans 16:14; referred to as Hermas (Ἑρμᾶς) or Hermes (Ἑρμῆς).

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Hermas Hermes

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Mentions

  1. Romans 16:14Ἑρμᾶς · Hermas; Ἑρμῆς · Hermes
    Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.