parmenas Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
parmenas in Easton's Bible Dictionary
constant, one of the seven "deacons" (Acts 6:5).
parmenas in Smith's Bible Dictionary
(abiding), one of the seven deacons, "men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom." #Ac 8:5| There is a tradition that he suffered martyrdom at Philippi in the reign of Trajan.
parmenas in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
PAR'MENAS (steadfast), one of the seven deacons ordained by the disciples to administer alms to the widows and the poor of the church. Acts 6:5.
parmenas in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
Sixth of the seven ordained Acts 6:5. (See DEACON.)