Philemon
Americannoun
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an Epistle written by Paul. Phil.
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a person who was probably a convert of Paul and to whom this Epistle is addressed.
noun
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a Christian of Colossae whose escaped slave came to meet Paul
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the book (in full The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon ), asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping
noun
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Her enslaver, Philemon T. Hambleton—who may well have been her biological father—refused to release her from servitude.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
The name comes from an estate built on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in the early years of the 18th century by Philemon Hemsley, a wealthy merchant and tobacco planter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 17, 2026
Philemon Charles, a carpenter, said the top necessity was shelter.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2021
Krista Lee Philemon, 22, reportedly leaped from a pontoon boat carrying several others at Lake Wateree Sunday and never resurfaced.
From Fox News ● Jul. 25, 2019
The old people exchanged a hurried whisper, then Philemon spoke.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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