Phlegon Summary
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Phlegon, a Christian in Rome to whom Paul sent greetings in his letter to the Romans.
Paul sends greetings to him (ROM 16:14)
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Phlegon
zealous; burning
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Phlegon
· Also called · none G5393 · ROM 16:14 zealous; burning
- he פְלֵיגוֹן fəleygon · none · ROM 16:14
- el Φλέγων Phlégōn · G5393 · ROM 16:14
- el Φλέγων · G5393
- bg Флегонт
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Phlegon Article
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Phlegon is mentioned in Paul's letter to the Romans as one of the believers in Rome to whom Paul sends greetings (Rom 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.
Phlegon Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Burning, a Roman Christian to whom Paul sent salutations (Rom. 16:14).
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Phlegon_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Phlegon@Rom.16.14) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, phlegon_2352)