In Roman mythology, the gods' messenger, corresponding to the Greek Hermes. At Lystra Paul was taken to be this god, who had a reputation for eloquence (Acts 14: 12).
Citation for Mercury
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MLA
"Mercury." In A Dictionary of the Bible. Ed. W. R. F. Browning. Oxford Biblical Studies Online. May 21, 2013. <http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e1237>.
Chicago
"Mercury." In A Dictionary of the Bible. , edited by W. R. F. Browning. Oxford Biblical Studies Online, http://www.oxfordbiblicalcstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e1237 (accessed May 21, 2013).