The meaning of “Σίμων”

Understanding Símōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

Σίμων

Phoneticsee'-mone

TransliterationSímōn

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן) Simon. - Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites

Scripture References

70 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 16:16	“And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
Mark 3:18	“And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alpheus, and Thaddeus, and Simon the Canaanite,”
Luke 6:15	“Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,”
John 13:36	“Simon Peter said unto him, Lord, whither goest thou? Jesus answered him, Whither I go, thou canst not follow me now; but thou shalt follow me afterwards.”
Acts 10:5	“And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:”

Total Occurrences

70x

Most Frequent Book

John

Book Distribution

Matthew9

Mark10

Luke14

John25

Acts12

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