Simeon

Simeon, also called Niger, was a prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch who was involved in sending Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey.

The name Simeon means “that hears or obeys; that is heard”

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Summary

A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Acts 13:1; referred to as Simeon (Συμεών) or Niger (Νίγερ).

Events

Dates are approximate

First missionary journey begins

Glossary entries

Niger Simeon (Person)

Alternative names

ΝίγερNigermeans “black”
ΣυμεώνSimeon

Mentions

Acts 13:1Νίγερ · Niger; Συμεών · Simeon
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.