Philemon

[ fi-lee-muhn, fahy- ]

noun

1. an Epistle written by Paul. : Phil.
2. a person who was probably a convert of Paul and to whom this Epistle is addressed.

Philemon

¹

/ faɪˈliːmɒn /

noun

1. a Christian of Colossae whose escaped slave came to meet Paul
2. the book (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon ), asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping

Philemon

²

/ faɪˈliːmɒn /

noun

1. Greek myth a poor Phrygian, who with his wife Baucis offered hospitality to the disguised Zeus and Hermes

Example Sentences

Philemon Charles, a carpenter, said the top necessity was shelter.

From Seattle Times

In the 1700s and 1800s, slaveholders quoted the book of Philemon and lines from St. Paul's epistles to claim that slavery was ordained by God.

From Salon

Philemon, however, was clearly proud and happy at being able to add such cheer to the supper and he kept on the watch to refill each cup as soon as it was emptied.

From Literature

According to the report, Philemon was asked to leave a birthday party at the residence before he was shot by Brown.

From Fox News

He lectured on the biblical book of Philemon in his support for slavery.

From Washington Post