Σίμων

SimōnSimon
greekNew TestamentName of a man75 occurrences5 books69 verses
This name belongs to 8 different people in the Bible:
  • Peter: Apostle of Jesus, leader in the early church
  • Simon: A tanner in Joppa who hosted Peter
  • Simon: Sorcerer in Samaria who tried to buy the Holy Spirit's power
  • Simon: Father of Judas Iscariot, the disciple who betrayed Jesus
  • Simon: One of the twelve apostles, also called the Zealot
  • Simon: Brother of Jesus, son of Mary and Joseph
  • Simon: A man in Bethany who hosted Jesus for a meal
  • Simon: A man who carried Jesus' cross on the way to crucifixion

Definition

Σίμων, -ωνος, ὁ

a Greek name (transliterated סִימוֺן in Heb.) used as a substitute for Συμεών (which see), Simon

1. Simon Peter: Matthew 17:25, Mark 1:29, al.

2. Simon the Zealot (see: ζηλωτής, Καναναῖος): Matthew 10:4, Mark 3:18, Luke 6:15, Acts 1:13.

3. One of the Brethren of our Lord (see: ἀδελψός): Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3.

4. The father of Judas Iscariot, himself surnamed Ἰσκαριώτης (which see): John 6:71; 12:4 (Rec.) 13:2,26

5. Simon the Cyrenian: Matthew 27:32, Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26.

6. Simon the Pharisee: Luke 7:40, 43-44.

7. Simon of Bethany, surnamed ὁ λεπρός: Matthew 26:6, Mark 14:3.

8. Simon Magus, a Samaritan sorcerer: Acts 8:9, 13; 8:18, 24.

9. Simon the tanner, of Joppa: Acts 9:43; 10:6, 17; 10:32

Glossary entries

Peter, the Apostle Simon Bar-Jona Simon the Zealot Zealot Cephas

Where it occurs

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

75 total
  1. Matthew 4:18Σίμωνα · Simon
    As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
  2. Matthew 10:2Σίμων · Simon
    These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
  3. Matthew 10:4Σίμων · Simon
    Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Jesus.
  4. Matthew 13:55Σίμων · Simon
    “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t His mother’s name Mary, and aren’t His brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas?
  5. Matthew 16:16Σίμων · Simon
    Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
  6. Matthew 16:17Σίμων · Simon
    Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah! For this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by My Father in heaven.
  7. Matthew 17:25Σίμων · Simon
    “Yes,” he answered. When Peter entered the house, Jesus preempted him. “What do you think, Simon?” He asked. “From whom do the kings of the earth collect customs and taxes: from their own sons, or from others?”
  8. Matthew 26:6Σίμωνος · of Simon
    While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
  9. Matthew 27:32Σίμωνα · Simon
    Along the way they found a man from Cyrene, named Simon, and they forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.
  10. Mark 1:16 (2×)Σίμωνα · Simon; Σίμωνος · [his]
    As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
  11. Mark 1:29Σίμωνος · of Simon
    As soon as Jesus and His companions had left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew.
  12. Mark 1:30Σίμωνος · Simon’s
    Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with a fever, and they promptly told Jesus about her.
  13. Mark 1:36Σίμων · Simon
    Simon and his companions went to look for Him,
  14. Mark 3:16Σίμωνι · Simon
    These are the twelve He appointed: Simon (whom He named Peter),
  15. Mark 3:18Σίμωνα · Simon
    Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot,
  16. Mark 6:3Σίμωνος · Simon
    Isn’t this the carpenter, the son of Mary and the brother of James, Joses, Judas, and Simon? Aren’t His sisters here with us as well?” And they took offense at Him.
  17. Mark 14:3Σίμωνος · of Simon
    While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.
  18. Mark 14:37Σίμων · Simon
    Then Jesus returned and found them sleeping. “Simon, are you asleep?” He asked. “Were you not able to keep watch for one hour?
  19. Mark 15:21Σίμωνα · Simon
    Now Simon of Cyrene, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and the soldiers forced him to carry the cross of Jesus.
  20. Luke 4:38 (2×)Σίμωνος · of Simon; Σίμωνος · [whose]
    After Jesus had left the synagogue, He went to the home of Simon, whose mother-in-law was suffering from a high fever. So they appealed to Jesus on her behalf,
  21. Luke 5:3Σίμωνος · to Simon
    Jesus got into the boat belonging to Simon and asked him to put out a little from shore. And sitting down, He taught the people from the boat.
  22. Luke 5:4Σίμωνα · Simon
    When Jesus had finished speaking, He said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and let down your nets for a catch.”
  23. Luke 5:5Σίμων · Simon
    “Master,” Simon replied, “we have worked hard all night without catching anything. But because You say so, I will let down the nets.”
  24. Luke 5:8Σίμων · Simon
    When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.”
  25. Luke 5:10 (2×)Σίμωνι · [his]; Σίμωνα · Simon
    …and so were his partners James and John, the sons of Zebedee. “Do not be afraid,” Jesus said to Simon. “From now on you will catch men.”
  26. Luke 6:14Σίμωνα · Simon
    Simon, whom He named Peter, and his brother Andrew; James and John; Philip and Bartholomew;
  27. Luke 6:15Σίμωνα · Simon
    Matthew and Thomas; James son of Alphaeus and Simon called the Zealot;
  28. Luke 7:40Σίμων · Simon
    But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.
  29. Luke 7:43Σίμων · Simon
    “I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
  30. Luke 7:44Σίμωνι · to Simon
    And turning toward the woman, He said to Simon, “Do you see this woman? When I entered your house, you did not give Me water for My feet, but she wet My feet with her tears and wiped them with her hair.
  31. Luke 22:31 (2×)Σίμων · Simon; Σίμων · Simon
    Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you like wheat.
  32. Luke 23:26Σίμωνά · Simon
    As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus.
  33. Luke 24:34Σίμωνι · to Simon
    …and saying, “The Lord has indeed risen and has appeared to Simon!”
  34. John 1:40Σίμωνος · Simon
    Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, was one of the two who heard John’s testimony and followed Jesus.
  35. John 1:41Σίμωνα · Simon
    He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).
  36. John 1:42Σίμων · Simon
    Andrew brought him to Jesus, who looked at him and said, “You are Simon son of John. You will be called Cephas” (which is translated as Peter).
  37. John 6:8Σίμωνος · Simon
    One of His disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to Him,
  38. John 6:68Σίμων · Simon
    Simon Peter replied, “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
  39. John 6:71Σίμωνος · [the son] of Simon
    He was speaking about Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot. For although Judas was one of the Twelve, he was later to betray Jesus.
  40. John 13:2Σίμωνος · [the son] of Simon
    The evening meal was underway, and the devil had already put into the heart of Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus.
  41. John 13:6Σίμωνα · Simon
    He came to Simon Peter, who asked Him, “Lord, are You going to wash my feet?”
  42. John 13:9Σίμων · Simon
    “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not only my feet, but my hands and my head as well!”
  43. John 13:24Σίμων · Simon
    So Simon Peter motioned to him to ask Jesus which one He was talking about.
  44. John 13:26Σίμωνος · [son] of Simon
    Jesus answered, “It is the one to whom I give this morsel after I have dipped it.” Then He dipped the morsel and gave it to Judas son of Simon Iscariot.
  45. John 13:36Σίμων · Simon
    “Lord, where are You going?” Simon Peter asked. Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow Me now, but you will follow later.”
  46. John 18:10Σίμων · Simon
    Then Simon Peter drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.