ΣυμεώνSymeṓn
Simeon (so always AV; RV in Luke 2:25, Luke 2:34 only), Symeon, a Heb.
Greek (New Testament) · G4826
Meanings
name for which the Gk. Σίμων, see that word, was also used
1. the son of Jacob (Genesis 29:33): Revelation 7:7.
2. An ancestor of our Lord: Luke 3:30
3. An aged worshipper in the Temple: Luke 2:25, Luke 2:34.
4. One surnamed Niger: Acts 13:1.
5. The apostle Peter: Acts 15:14, 2 Peter 1:1.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 7 times in the Bible.
- Luke 2:25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
- Luke 2:34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.
- Luke 3:30 Levi was the son of Simeon. Simeon was the son of Judah. Judah was the son of Joseph. Joseph was the son of Jonam. Jonam was the son of Eliakim.
- Acts 13:1 Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called “the black man”), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.
- Acts 15:14 Peter has told you about the time God first visited the Gentiles to take from them a people for himself.
- 2 Peter 1:1 This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.