Φλέγων (Phlegōn)
Phlegōn
Phlegon
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Phlegōn comes from a Greek verb meaning to burn or blaze. In Romans 16:14, Paul includes this individual in his list of greetings, identifying him simply as a fellow Christian in Rome.
Thayer’s Lexicon notes that the name itself translates to "burning," likely chosen for its vivid imagery. This single occurrence highlights how ordinary believers with meaningful names were part of the early church’s network.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Phlegon comes from a Greek word meaning to burn or blaze. In Romans 16:14, Paul includes this individual in his list of greetings, identifying him simply as a fellow Christian in Rome. Thayer’s Lexicon notes that the name itself translates to 'burning,' likely chosen for its vivid imagery.
This single occurrence highlights how ordinary believers with meaningful names were part of the early church’s network. It reminds us that faith is lived out by real people, each carrying their own story and identity within the body of Christ.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Phlegon,1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Φλέγοντα,1×
Key Verses
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Romans 16:14
Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.
This verse lists Phlegon among those greeted by Paul, showing he was a recognized member of the Roman Christian community.