Ἑρμῆς
Hermēs
Hermes
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word Ἑρμῆς (Hermēs), represented by Strong's number G2060H, refers to a proper name. In the context of the Bible, there is only one occurrence of this name, making it a singular reference with limited information. However, based on its semantic field as a proper name of a person, it likely denotes a specific individual. It's worth noting that the name Hermēs has cultural significance beyond its biblical occurrence, likely evoking associations with the Greek messenger god known for facilitating communication between the gods and mortals. Nevertheless, in the biblical text, its meaning remains tied to the identification of a person. The rarity of the name's occurrence in the Bible limits its significance within the narrative, suggesting that it might not carry substantial narrative or thematic weight. Nonetheless, the use of a name with wider cultural implications highlights the potential for cross-cultural dialogue and exchange within the biblical context.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text