5393. Phlegón

Strong's Lexicon

Phlegón: Phlegon

Original Word: Φλέγων
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Phlegón
Pronunciation: FLEG-ohn
Phonetic Spelling: (fleg'-one)
Definition: Phlegon
Meaning: Phlegon, a Roman Christian man.

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb φλέγω (phlegō), meaning "to burn" or "to shine."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the name Phlegon, as it is a Greek name. However, the concept of zeal or fervor can be related to Hebrew words like קִנְאָה (qin'ah), meaning "zeal" or "jealousy."

Usage: Phlegon is a personal name mentioned in the New Testament. It is used to refer to an individual who was part of the early Christian community in Rome. The name itself suggests a connotation of brightness or fervor, possibly indicating a person of notable zeal or enthusiasm.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the early Christian church, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role within the community. Phlegon, as a member of the Roman church, would have been part of a diverse and growing group of believers in the heart of the Roman Empire. The early church in Rome was known for its mixture of Jewish and Gentile Christians, and individuals like Phlegon would have contributed to the spread of the Gospel in a challenging environment.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as phlox
Definition
Phlegon, a Christian
NASB Translation
Phlegon (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5393: Φλέγων

Φλέγων (i. e. 'burning'ading2">Thayer's Greek Lexicon