A believer who deserted Paul in Asia.
Hermogenes
Named in 1 verse of 2 Timothy, first in 2 Timothy 1:15.
ἙρμογένηςHermogenes
The name means “begotten of Mercury.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Hermogenes Written by AI
Hermogenes is mentioned briefly in Paul's second letter to Timothy as one of the believers in Asia who deserted Paul during his imprisonment. Along with Phygellus, Hermogenes is cited as an example of those who turned away from Paul in his time of need (2 Timothy 1:15). The exact circumstances of this desertion are not specified, but it likely occurred during Paul's final imprisonment in Rome. Paul's mention of Hermogenes' abandonment serves as a contrast to the faithfulness of Onesiphorus, who diligently sought out Paul and refreshed him (2 Timothy 1:16 to 18). No other details about Hermogenes' background, conversion, or reasons for deserting Paul are provided in the Bible. (2 Timothy 1:15).
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
Mercury-born, at one time Paul’s fellow-labourer in Asia Minor, who, however, afterwards abandoned him, along with one Phygellus, probably on account of the perils by which they were beset (2 Tim. 1:15).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- 2 Timothy 1:15
You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.