A Greek god as well as the messenger among Greek gods. The apostle Paul was equated with him in Acts 14:12.
About Hermes
A Greek god who was the son of Zeus and Maia. The Romans called him Mercury. In Greek mythology, Hermes was the messenger of the gods. He guided the souls of dead people to Hades (the place of the dead). He was the god of fertility, the patron of music, the guardian of travelers, and the god of expressive speech.
When Paul was ministering in Lystra, the local people thought the apostle Paul was Hermes. This was because Paul performed a miracle and was the main speaker. The people of Lystra believed Paul was a god who had come to visit them in human form (Acts 14:11–12, Mercurius in the King James Version.
Key References
Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.
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Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.