Hermas Ἑρμᾶς
A Christian in Rome greeted by Paul.
Biography
Hermas 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 Hermes (Rom.16.14). The fact that Paul specifically mentions Hermas in his greetings suggests that he was a notable member of the Roman Christian community. However, no further information is provided about Hermas' background, conversion, or role in the church. Some scholars have suggested that this Hermas may be the same person as the author of the early Christian work "The Shepherd of Hermas," but this identification is uncertain and not universally accepted. (Rom.16.14).
In Scripture
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- Romans 16:14
"Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἑρμᾶς | G2057 |
| (same ref[s] as previous) | Greek | Ἑρμῆς | G2057 |
Hermas
). Origen and some later writers have identified him with the author of The Pastor of Hermas, but without sufficient reason. According to the Canon of Muratori, the author of The Pastor wrote when his brother Pius was bishop of Rome (140-55 AD). He speaks of himself, however, as a contemporary of Clement of Rome (chapter 4) (circa 100 AD). The name Hermas is very common, and Origen's identification is purely conjectural.
S. F. Hunter
hur-me-nu'-tiks.
See INTERPRETATION.
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