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Simon(3)
Simon in the Bible — "brother" of Jesus, son of Mary (MAT 13:55). Simon belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “that hears; that obeys”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Judah
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Simonproper name
- Hebrew
- שִׁמְעוֹן
- Transliteration
- shimon
- Meaning
- he has heard or obedient one
- Greek
- Σίμων
- Reference
- MAT 13:55
- Strong's
- H8095
Notes
"brother" in the sense that they were born of the same womb
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Simon in the Bible?
Simon is described in the Bible as "brother" of Jesus, son of Mary (MAT 13:55). Simon belonged to the tribe of Judah.
What does the name Simon mean?
The name Simon means “that hears; that obeys” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.