Simon
A reference compendium entry for Simon in the New Testament.
Simon may refer to several individuals in the New Testament, including Simon Peter, Simon the Canaanite/Zelotes, Simon the leper, Simon of Cyrene, Simon brother of Jesus, Simon the Magician (Acts 8:9-24), and Simon the tanner (Acts 9:43; 10:6).
- Named individuals
- 7 (Simon Peter, Simon the Canaanite/Zelotes, Simon the leper, Simon of Cyrene, Simon brother of Jesus, Simon the Magician, Simon the tanner)
- First appearance
- Matthew 4:18 (Simon Peter called with Andrew)
- Surname given by Jesus
- Peter (Mark 3:16; Luke 6:14)
- Father's name (Simon Peter)
- Barjona (Matthew 16:17)
- Occupation (Simon Peter)
- Fisherman (Matthew 4:18; Mark 1:16)
Lore & Background
The source article mentions Simon as an apostle (Simon Peter, Simon the Canaanite/Zelotes), a leper (Simon the leper), a cross-bearer (Simon of Cyrene), and a brother of Jesus (Simon brother of Jesus), along with Simon the Magician and Simon the tanner.
Reader's Guide
The source article lists various Simons under People, Places, Arts/entertainment/media, Brands/enterprises, Electronics/technology, and Other uses.
Did You Know?
- Simon is a given name and a surname.
- Simon is a village in Romania.
- Simon is a 1980 film starring Alan Arkin.
- Simon is a computer game.
- Simon is a ship's cat awarded the Dickin Medal.
Elsewhere in the Figures of Scripture universe
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