Philemon — synonyms, definition

1. Philemon (Noun)

2 synonyms
Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon Epistle to Philemon
3 definitions

Philemon (Noun) — A New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping.

Philemon (Noun) — (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.

Philemon (Noun) — (New Testament) a Christian (probably living in Colossae) whose slave escaped and went to see Saint Paul.

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Colossian countryman epistle new testament ruralist