Lexical Definition

‎Φλέγων‎ Phlégōn (fleg'-one) Phlegon ^N:N-M-P
active participle of the base of ‎φλόξ‎

Phlegon.

• blazing
• Phlegon, a Christian

Abbott-Smith

φλέγων, -οντος, ὁ
Phlegon: Ro 16:14.†

Abbott-Smith References

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Male • Believer in Rome greeted by Paul

Man living at the time of the New Testament

Phlegon, a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.

• A man living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Rom.16.14;
• only referred to as Phlegon Φλέγων.

Phlegon is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the believers in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Romans 16:14). He is listed alongside Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and other unnamed brethren, suggesting that they were part of a house church or a close-knit group within the larger Christian community in Rome. The name Phlegon means "burning" or "zealous" in Greek, which may indicate his fervor for the faith. However, no further details about Phlegon's background, conversion, or role in the Roman church are provided in the Bible. Paul's greeting to Phlegon and the others demonstrates the unity and love that existed among the early Christians, even across geographical distances.

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