 philemon |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (New Testament) a Christian (probably living in Colossae) whose slave escaped and went to see Saint Paul | |
| Related terms: | colossian New_Testament | |
| 2. | [ 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 | |
| Related terms: | countryman Greek_mythology | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (New Testament,fine art,Bible,writing) a New Testament book containing an epistle from Saint Paul to Philemon asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping | |
| Synonyms: | epistle_to_philemon epistle_of_paul_the_apostle_to_philemon | |
| Related terms: | New_Testament book | |
| Similar spelling: |
Philmon Philomena |
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