Mercurius in the Bible

Meaning: an orator; an interpreter

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And they called Barnabas, Jupiter; and Paul, Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.

Verse ConceptsPagan GodsFalse GodsBarnabasMythologyAcclaimingSpokesmen

Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Mercurius, and the brethren which are with them.

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And he leaped and walked. But the multitude, seeing what Paul had done, lifted up their voice, saying, in the Lycaonian language, The gods are come down to us, in the likeness of men. And they called Barnabas Jupiter, and Paul Mercurius, because he was the chief speaker.


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