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 | Acts.10.17 • Acts.10.32 |
| Σίμωνι | Simon | Acts.9.43 • Acts.10.6 |
| Σίμων | Simon | Acts.8.13 |
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+]
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Male • A tanner in Joppa who hosted Peter.
Man living at the time of the New Testament
Simon was a tanner in Joppa who hosted the apostle Peter in his home.
- A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Act.8.13;
- only referred to as Simon Σίμων.
Simon, a tanner by trade, is mentioned in the book of Acts as a resident of Joppa who hosted the apostle Peter (Acts 9:43; 10:6,17,32). As a tanner, Simon worked with animal hides to produce leather, a profession that was considered unclean by Jewish religious standards. Despite this, Peter stayed with Simon for many days, indicating a growing openness in the early church to interact with Gentiles and those considered unclean. During his stay at Simon's house, Peter received a vision from God in which he was told not to call anything impure that God has made clean (Acts 10:9-16). This vision prepared Peter for his encounter with Cornelius, a Gentile centurion, whom God had directed to send for Peter (Acts 10:17-33). Peter's time at Simon the tanner's house marks a significant shift in the early church's understanding of the gospel's inclusivity and the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles.
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