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.