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Simon(9)
Simon in the Bible — the tanner with whom Peter stayed in Joppa (ACT 9:43). Referenced in 1 scripture passage.
Name meaning: “that hears; that obeys”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 1 reference
- Known Names
- 1 name
Names & Labels (1)
Simonproper name
- Hebrew
- שִׁמְעוֹן
- Transliteration
- shimon
- Meaning
- he has heard or obedient one
- Greek
- Σίμων
- Reference
- ACT 9:43
- Strong's
- H8095
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Simon in the Bible?
Simon is described in the Bible as the tanner with whom Peter stayed in Joppa (ACT 9:43).
What does the name Simon mean?
The name Simon means “that hears; that obeys” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.