The meaning of “Συμεών”
Understanding Symeṓn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Simeon, Simon. - Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
Συμεών
Simeon, Simon. - Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 2:34 | “And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;” Word: Συμεών (Symeṓn) | |
| Acts 15:14 | “Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, to take out of them a people for his name.” Word: Συμεών (Symeṓn) | |
| 2 Peter 1:1 | “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:” Word: Συμεών (Symeṓn) | |
| Revelation 7:7 | “Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Issachar were sealed twelve thousand.” Word: Συμεών (Symeṓn) |