Ἡρωδίων
Hērōdíōn
G2267 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name: Herodion. Refers specifically to an individual bearing this name, attested in early Christian texts, notably in Paul's Epistle to the Romans. The meaning of the name itself reflects relation to, or derivation from, the root name Herod. The term does not carry additional semantic range beyond its use as a proper noun identifying this specific individual.
Semantic Range
personal name (Herodion), used for an early Christ-believer; diminutive or derivative form of Herod
Root / Etymology
A diminutive or derivative form of Ἡρῴδης (Hērōdēs), the Greek rendering of the name of the Herodian dynasty. The ending -ίων suggests a familiar or endearing form, possibly connoting 'little Herod' or 'belonging to Herod.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ἡρωδίων is a proper personal name, mentioned in Romans 16:11 as an associate or relative of Paul and addressed as 'my relative' (συγγενής) in most manuscripts, indicating either kinship or ethnic/national affinity (likely a Judean or of Judean descent). The name reflects the cultural influence of the Herodian dynasty among the Judean population of the Hellenistic and early Roman periods. The suffix -ίων is characteristic of Greek diminutives or affectionate forms, but in this context functions as a surname. Standard English translations typically transliterate Ἡρωδίων as 'Herodion.' The name should not be confused with the title 'Herod' used for the Herodian rulers. There is no broader usage outside of personal identification in extant sources; its appearance is rare outside the Epistle to the Romans.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from Ἡρώδης; Herodion, a Christian:--Herodion.
Root Family
Ἡρωδίων (Hērōdiōn) — Herodion, little Herod, belonging to Herod
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2267-01 |
Ἡρῳδίωνα | erodiona | N ACC M SG |
Herodion | Herodion | Herodion | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2267-01 |
Romans 16:11 | Ἡρῳδίωνα | erodiona | N ACC M SG |
Herodion | Herodion | Herodion |