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Hermas
Hermes, Mercury; gain; refuge
Ἑρμᾶς Hermas
Hermas (Greek: Ἑρμᾶς, Hermas) means “Hermes, Mercury; gain; refuge”, by traditional interpretation. It appears once, at Romans 16:14. In 1926 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears in the same passages as Ampliatus.
The bearer in scripture
One person in scripture bears this name.
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Hermas
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
Based on 1926 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 1926 | 5 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 5 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 5 in 1926 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Romans 16:14 |
| Cross-references | 5 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Phlegon co-occurrence Appears with Phlegon in Romans 16.
- Asyncritus co-occurrence Appears with Asyncritus 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
Ἑρμᾶς, -ᾶ, accusative, -ᾶν (Doric form of Ἑρμῆς),
Hermas, a Christian: Rom.16:14.†
(AS)
Hermas was a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
The biblical story
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).
Key verses
Hermas 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