Atomic Bible

A Christian in Rome greeted by Paul.

Hermes

Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:14.

ἙρμῆςHermes

ἙρμᾶςHermas

Also called Hermas.

About Hermes Written by AI

Hermes is mentioned in the Bible as one of the Christians in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans. He is listed along with several other believers, including Asyncritus, Phlegon, and Hermas (Romans 16:14). The fact that Paul specifically mentions Hermes in his greetings suggests that he was a notable member of the Roman Christian community. However, no further information is provided about Hermes' background, conversion, or role in the church. The name Hermes was common in the Greco-Roman world, and it is not clear whether this Hermes had any connection to the Greek god of the same name. (Romans 16:14).

Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.

Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897

Mercury, a Roman Christian (Rom. 16:14).

M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.

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Where the Bible names him

  1. Romans 16:14

    Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers with them.

From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.