Hermes
Hermes names Paul in an identification in Acts and a person included in greetings in Romans.
The attested uses show the name applied to Paul when Barnabas and Paul are called Zeus and Hermes in Acts 14:12, and to a person listed among those greeted in Romans 16:14.
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Name applied to Paul · common
In Acts 14:12, the accusative singular masculine form occurs in the identification of Paul after Barnabas is called Zeus. The APB renders the clause, “They called Barnabas Zeus and Paul Hermes,” and connects the identification with Paul’s being the chief speaker.
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Personal name in a greeting list · common
In Romans 16:14, the accusative singular masculine form appears within a list of people to be greeted. The APB renders, “Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them.”
In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents “Hermes” directly in both verses: once in the naming of Paul and once in a list of greetings. These renderings confirm the verse contexts rather than isolate every contribution of the Greek form.