Παρμενᾶς (Parmenas)
Parmenas
Parmenas
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Parmenas identifies one of the seven men chosen in Acts 6:5 to manage the daily distribution of food for widows in the early Jerusalem church. The Greek form, Parmenas, likely derives from a shortened version of Parmenides, carrying the sense of "abiding" or "remaining."
While the biblical text does not record his personal actions beyond this appointment, his inclusion among the first deacons highlights the early community's commitment to practical service alongside spiritual ministry. This selection ensured that logistical needs were met fairly, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching.
Parmenas appears only once in Scripture, marking him as a quiet but essential figure in the church's foundational structure. His name serves as a reminder of the diverse roles within the early Christian community, where faithful service in ordinary tasks was valued just as highly as public leadership.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Parmenas appears just once in Scripture, listed among the seven men chosen to serve the daily needs of widows in the early Jerusalem church (Acts 6:5). While we know little about his personal life, his inclusion highlights how God values faithful service in practical matters. These men ensured that logistical needs were met fairly, allowing the apostles to focus on prayer and teaching.
His quiet presence reminds us that every role within the Christian community is essential. Whether managing resources or sharing a word of encouragement, our faithful obedience contributes to the health and unity of the body of Christ. We are all called to serve with integrity, trusting that God sees and honors our hidden efforts.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Parmenas1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Παρμενᾶν1×
Key Verses
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Acts 6:5
These words pleased the whole multitude. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus, a proselyte of Antioch,
This verse identifies Parmenas as one of the seven men appointed to oversee the daily distribution of food, highlighting his role in ensuring practical care for widows.