A relative of Paul in Rome.
Herodion
Named in 1 verse of Romans, first in Romans 16:11.
ἩρωδίωνHerodion
The name means “the song of Juno.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Herodion Written by AI
Herodion is mentioned briefly in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of Paul's fellow Jews and relatives in Rome. In his closing greetings, Paul sends a personal greeting to Herodion, along with a few others (Romans 16:11). The fact that Paul specifically mentions Herodion as his relative suggests that they were kinsmen, possibly from the same tribe or family lineage. However, no further details about Herodion's background, conversion, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. The name Herodion may indicate that he was a freedman or descendant of someone from the Herodian household, but this is not certain. (Romans 16:11).
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
A Christian at Rome whom Paul salutes and calls his “kinsman” (Rom. 16:11).
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
- Romans 16:11
Greet Herodion, my fellow countryman. Greet those from the household of Narcissus who are in the Lord.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.