Lexical Definition
Συμεών Symeṓn (soom-eh-one') Simeon N:N-M-P
from the same as Σίμων
Simeon, Simon.
- Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Συμεὼν | of Simeon | Luke.3.30 |
Abbott-Smith
Συμεών, ὁ indecl., (Heb. שִׁמְעוֹן),
Simeon (so always AV; RV in Lk 2:25, 34 only), Symeon, a Heb. name for which the Gk. Σίμων, q.v., was also used;
1. the son of Jacob (Ge 29:33): Re 7:7.
2. An ancestor of our Lord: Lk 3:30
3. An aged worshipper in the Temple: Lk 2:25, 34.
4. One surnamed Niger: Ac 13:1.
5. The apostle Peter: Ac 15:14, II Pe 1:1 (R, txt., WH, txt., Σίμων).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 29:33 |
| Luke | 2:25 · 2:34 · 3:30 |
| Acts | 13:1 · 15:14 |
| 2 Peter | 1:1 |
| Revelation | 7:7 |
Profile
Male • Son of Judah • An ancestor of Jesus mentioned in his genealogy.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Simeon is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus as the son of Judah and the father of Levi.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.30;
- only referred to as Simeon Συμεών;
- a son of Judah Ἰούδας;
- father of Levi Λευΐ.
Simeon is mentioned in Luke 3:30 as part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He is listed as the son of Judah and the father of Levi. This genealogy, which traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, is unique to the Gospel of Luke and differs from the genealogy found in the Gospel of Matthew. The inclusion of Simeon in this genealogy highlights the connection between Jesus and the patriarchs of Israel, emphasizing his Jewish heritage and his role as the fulfillment of God's promises to his people.
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