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Phlegon
zealous; burning
Φλέγων Phlegōn
Phlegon (Greek: Φλέγων, Phlegōn) means “zealous; burning”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Romans 16:14. In United States birth records the name is below the reporting threshold. Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Phlegon
Scripture against society
The two measures, side by side
At a glance
- Verses
- 1 across 1 book
- Bearers
- 1 one person only
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
- Hapax
- Yes occurs exactly once
Using it today
In United States birth records this name is below the reporting threshold. The Social Security Administration does not publish counts under five, so a name given to four children looks the same as one given to none.
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Romans 16:14 |
| Cross-references | 5 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Asyncritus co-occurrence Appears with Asyncritus in Romans 16.
- Hermas co-occurrence Appears with Hermas in Romans 16.
- Hermes co-occurrence Appears with Hermes in Romans 16.
- Patrobas co-occurrence Appears with Patrobas in Romans 16.
- Andronicus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Andronicus.
- Apelles co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Apelles.
- Ampliatus co-occurrence Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
Origin & meaning
φλέγων, -οντος, ὁ
Phlegon: Rom.16:14.†
(AS)
Phlegon, a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
The biblical story
Phlegon is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the believers in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Rom.16.14). He is listed alongside Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and other unnamed brethren, suggesting that they were part of a house church or a close-knit group within the larger Christian community in Rome. The name Phlegon means "burning" or "zealous" in Greek, which may indicate his fervor for the faith. However, no further details about Phlegon's background, conversion, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. Paul's greeting to Phlegon and the others demonstrates the unity and love that existed among the early Christians, even across geographical distances.
Key verses
Phlegon appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
Romans 16:14
Show all 1 reference
Romans (1)
- Romans 16:14