Strong's Lexicon Hermas: Hermas Original Word: Ἑρμᾶς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek name Ἑρμῆς (Hermes), which is associated with the Greek god Hermes, known as the messenger of the gods. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek name Hermas, as it is a name of Greek origin. Usage: Hermas is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to identify a Christian believer in the early church in Rome. The name itself does not carry a specific meaning in the context of the New Testament, but it signifies an individual who was part of the early Christian community. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names often had connections to mythology or cultural figures. The name Hermas is related to Hermes, the Greek god of trade, wealth, luck, fertility, animal husbandry, sleep, language, thieves, and travel. Despite its pagan origins, the name was adopted by early Christians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who came to faith in Christ. The early church in Rome was a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds, and Hermas represents the inclusivity of the Christian message. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Hermés Definition Hermas, a Christian at Rome NASB Translation Hermas (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2057: ἙρμᾶςἙρμᾶς, accusative Ἑρμᾶν (cf. Buttmann, 20 (18)), ὁ (Doric for Ἑρμῆς), Hermas, a certain Christian (whom Origen and others thought to be the author of the book entitled The Shepherd (cf. Salmon in Dict. of Chris. Biog. under the word Hermas 2)): Romans 16:14. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hermas. Probably from Hermes; Hermas, a Christian -- Hermas. see GREEK Hermes Forms and Transliterations Ερμαν Ἑρμᾶν Erman Herman HermânLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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