The meaning of “Σίμων”
Understanding Símōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן) Simon. - Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
Σίμων
of Hebrew origin (שִׁמְעוֹן) Simon. - Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:16 | “And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.” Word: Σίμων (Símōn) | |
| 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,” Word: Σίμων (Símōn) | |
| Luke 6:15 | “Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,” Word: Σίμων (Símōn) | |
| 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.” Word: Σίμων (Símōn) | |
| Acts 10:5 | “And now send men to Joppa, and call for one Simon, whose surname is Peter:” Word: Σίμων (Símōn) |