The meaning of “Συμεών”

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

G4826

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

Συμεών

Phoneticsoom-eh-one'

TransliterationSymeṓn

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Simeon, Simon. - Symeon (i.e. Shimon), the name of five Israelites

Scripture References

7 total references

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;”
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.”
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:”
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.”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke3

Acts2

2 Peter1

Revelation1

How does the original Greek meaning of 'Συμεών' deepen your understanding of Luke 2:34?

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