philemon (Meaning)
philemon (n)
(Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test people's piety
(New Testament) a Christian (probably living in Colossae) whose slave escaped and went to see Saint Paul
a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping
Synonyms & Antonyms of philemon
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philemon Sentence Examples
- Philemon was a beloved friend and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul.
- Paul's letter to Philemon is a plea for forgiveness and reconciliation.
- Philemon had a slave named Onesimus who had escaped and found his way to Paul.
- Paul converted Onesimus to Christianity and sent him back to Philemon.
- Philemon was asked to receive Onesimus not as a slave but as a brother in Christ.
- The Epistle to Philemon demonstrates the power of forgiveness and the importance of reconciliation.
- Philemon's response to Paul's letter is not explicitly recorded in Scripture.
- Some scholars believe that Philemon freed Onesimus after receiving Paul's letter.
- The story of Philemon and Onesimus highlights the transformative power of the Gospel.
- Philemon's example of forgiveness and reconciliation continues to inspire Christians today.
FAQs About the word philemon
(Greek mythology) a simple countryman who offered hospitality to Zeus and Hermes when they came to earth without revealing their identities in order to test peo
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Philemon was a beloved friend and fellow worker of the Apostle Paul.
Paul's letter to Philemon is a plea for forgiveness and reconciliation.
Philemon had a slave named Onesimus who had escaped and found his way to Paul.
Paul converted Onesimus to Christianity and sent him back to Philemon.
