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Simeon

Simeon was a righteous and devout man in Jerusalem who blessed the infant Jesus in the temple and prophesied about his future.

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 Luke 2:25; only referred to as Simeon (Συμεών).

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Simeon (Person)

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Mentions

  1. Luke 2:25
    Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
  2. Luke 2:34
    Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,