Hiermas
LocationsGeographical Setting
Hiermas is a toponym appearing in the Septuagint version of 1 Esdras, identified as the equivalent of Ramiah in the Masoretic text of Ezra.
What is the meaning of Hiermas in the Bible?
Hiermas is a place mentioned in 1 Esdras 9:26, corresponding to Ramiah in Ezra 10:25.
SIGNIFICANCE
Identifying Hiermas as Ramiah clarifies textual variations between the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint, aiding readers in reconciling parallel accounts of the post-exilic community's genealogical records.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Hiermas held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Hiermas in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Hiermas clarify?
Scripture Passages Mentioned:
Ezra 10:25
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Hiermas." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/hiermas/