Hymenaeus
Hymenaeus was a man who had rejected the faith and was handed over to Satan by Paul so that he might learn not to blaspheme.
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at 1 Timothy 1:20; only referred to as Hymenaeus (Ὑμεναῖος).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ὙμεναῖοςHymenaeus
Mentions
Includes 1 verse that refer to Hymenaeus without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
- …and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
- 2 Timothy 2:18Referred to, not named…who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.