Ἑρμᾶς
Hermâs
G2057 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Hermas; a personal name in the early Christian period. Refers specifically in the New Testament to an individual associated with the Pauline circle.
Semantic Range
Hermas (personal name);
Root / Etymology
Derived from Ἑρμῆς (Hermēs), the name of the Greek messenger god, with the Greek masculine name ending -ᾶς. Common as a personal name (cognate with Latin Hermas), especially among Greek-speaking populations of the Roman empire.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ἑρμᾶς appears as a personal name in Romans 16:14, indicating an individual in the Roman congregations greeted by Paul. The use of the name reflects common Hellenistic naming practices, drawing on the name of the popular deity Hermes, but it does not necessarily indicate religious allegiance. Names derived from deities were widespread across the Greco-Roman world. In later Christian tradition, 'Hermas' is associated with The Shepherd of Hermas, though this is a distinct individual and not the Hermas of Romans 16:14. English translations render the name simply as 'Hermas,' and it functions in the text as a personal proper noun, not as a term with broader semantic range.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
probably from Ἑρμῆς; Hermas, a Christian:--Hermas.
Root Family
Ἑρμᾶς (Hermas) — Hermas, personal name derived from Hermes
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2057-01 |
Ἑρμᾶν | erman | N ACC M SG |
Hermas | Hermas | Hermas | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2057-01 |
Romans 16:14 | Ἑρμᾶν | erman | N ACC M SG |
Hermas | Hermas | Hermas |