2061. Hermogenés
Strong's Lexicon
Hermogenés: Hermogenes

Original Word: Ἑρμογένης
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Hermogenés
Pronunciation: her-mog-en-ace'
Phonetic Spelling: (her-mog-en'-ace)
Definition: Hermogenes
Meaning: Hermogenes, a man of Rome.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek god Hermes and the word "genes" meaning "born of" or "descendant."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Hermogenes, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of desertion or unfaithfulness can be related to Hebrew words like "עזב" (azav), meaning "to forsake" or "to leave."

Usage: Hermogenes is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to identify an individual who was once associated with the Apostle Paul but later turned away from him.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes associated with deities. The name Hermogenes suggests a connection to Hermes, the Greek god of trade, wealth, and communication. This reflects the cultural practice of naming individuals after gods, which was common in Hellenistic societies. Hermogenes is mentioned in the context of early Christian communities where loyalty and faithfulness were highly valued.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from Hermés and the same as ginomai
Definition
"born of Hermes," Hermogenes, one who deserted Paul
NASB Translation
Hermogenes (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2061: Ἑρμογένης

Ἑρμογένης (i. e. born of Hermes; Tdf. Ἑρμογένης), ἑρμογενους, , Hermogenes, a certain Christian: 2 Timothy 1:15.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hermogenes.

From Hermes and ginomai; born of Hermes; Hermogenes, an apostate Christian -- Hermogenes.

see GREEK Hermes

see GREEK ginomai

Forms and Transliterations
Ερμογενης Ἑρμογένης Ermogenes Ermogenēs Hermogenes Hermogenēs Hermogénes Hermogénēs
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Timothy 1:15 N-NMS
GRK: Φύγελος καὶ Ἑρμογένης
NAS: are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
KJV: Phygellus and Hermogenes.
INT: Phygelus and Hermogenes

Strong's Greek 2061
1 Occurrence


Ἑρμογένης — 1 Occ.















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