An ancestor of Jesus mentioned in his genealogy.
Simeon
Named in 1 verse of Luke, first in Luke 3:30.
ΣυμεώνSimeon
The name means “that hears or obeys; that is heard.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Simeon Written by AI
Simeon is mentioned in Luke 3:30 as part of the genealogy of Jesus Christ. He is listed as the son of Judah and the father of Levi. This genealogy, which traces Jesus' lineage back to Adam, is unique to the Gospel of Luke and differs from the genealogy found in the Gospel of Matthew. The inclusion of Simeon in this genealogy highlights the connection between Jesus and the patriarchs of Israel, emphasizing his Jewish heritage and his role as the fulfillment of God's promises to his people.
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Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Simeon, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Hearing. (1.) The second son of Jacob by Leah (Gen. 29:33). He was associated with Levi in the terrible act of vengeance against Hamor and the Shechemites (34:25, 26). He was detained by Joseph in Egypt as a hostage (42:24). His father, when dying, pronounced a malediction against him (49:5-7). The words in the Authorized Version (49:6), “they digged down a wall,” ought to be, as correctly rendered in the Revised Version, “they houghed an ox.”
(2.) An aged saint who visited the temple when Jesus was being presented before the Lord, and uttered lofty words of thankgiving and of prophecy (Luke 2:29-35).
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(3.) One of the ancestors of Joseph (Luke 3:30).
(4.) Surnamed Niger, i.e., “black,” perhaps from his dark complexion, a teacher of some distinction in the church of Antioch (Acts 13:1-3). It has been supposed that this was the Simon of Cyrene who bore Christ’s cross. Note the number of nationalities represented in the church at Antioch.
(5.) James (Acts 15:14) thus designates the apostle Peter (q.v.).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
Where the Bible names him
- Luke 3:30
the son of Simeon, the son of Judah, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim,
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.