Lexical Definition
Σίμων Símōn (see'-mone) Simon N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן)
Simon.
- Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Σίμωνοσ | of Simon | Mark.6.3 |
| Σίμων | Simon | Matt.13.55 |
Abbott-Smith
Σίμων, -ωνος, ὁ
a Greek name (transliterated סִימוֺן in Heb.) used as a substitute for Συμεών (q.v.), Simon
1. Simon Peter: Mt 17:25, Mk 1:29, al.
2. Simon the Zealot (v.s. ζηλωτής, Καναναῖος): Mt 10:4, Mk 3:18, Lk 6:15, Ac 1:13.
3. One of the Brethren of our Lord (v.s. ἀδελψός): Mt 13:55, Mk 6:3.
4. The father of Judas Iscariot, himself surnamed Ἰσκαριώτης (q.v.): Jo 6:71 12:4 (Rec.) 13:2, 26
5. Simon the Cyrenian: Mt 27:32, Mk 15:21, Lk 23:26.
6. Simon the Pharisee: Lk 7:40, 43, 44.
7. Simon of Bethany, surnamed ὁ λεπρός: Mt 26:6, Mk 14:3.
8. Simon Magus, a Samaritan sorcerer: Ac 8:9, 13, 18, 24.
9. Simon the tanner, of Joppa: Ac 9:43 10:6, 17, 32.
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 10:4 · 13:55 · 17:25 · 26:6 · 27:32 |
| Mark | 1:29 · 3:18 · 6:3 · 14:3 · 15:21 |
| Luke | 6:15 · 7:40 · 7:43 · 23:26 |
| John | 6:71 · 12:4 · 13:2 · 13:26 |
| Acts | 1:13 · 8:9 · 8:13 · 8:18 · 8:24 · 9:43 · 10:6 · 10:17 · 10:32 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
Σίμων [ῐ], ωνος, ὁ,
[Refs], used proverbial of a confederate in evil, οἶδα Σίμωνα καὶ Σ. ἐμέ [Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II name of a throw of the dice, [Refs 4th c.BC+]
Profile
Male • Son of Joseph • Brother of Jesus, son of Mary and Joseph.
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Simon was one of the brothers of Jesus, a son of Mary and Joseph.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Mat.13.55;
- only referred to as Simon Σίμων;
- son of Joseph Ἰωσήφ and Mary Μαρία;
- a brother of Jesus Ἰησοῦς, James Ἰάκωβος, Joses Ἰωσῆς and Jude Ἰούδας.
Simon is mentioned in Matthew 13:55 and Mark 6:3 as one of the brothers of Jesus, along with James, Joseph (or Joses), and Judas (or Jude). He was a son of Mary and Joseph and grew up in Nazareth with Jesus and his other siblings.
The gospels do not provide any further details about Simon's life or his relationship with Jesus during his earthly ministry. However, it is noted that Jesus' brothers did not believe in him initially (John 7:5).
After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, his brothers, including Simon, are mentioned as being part of the early Christian community in Jerusalem, joining the apostles in prayer (Acts 1:14). This suggests that Simon, along with his brothers, came to faith in Jesus as the Messiah and became involved in the early church.
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