Simon
Simon the leper was a man in Bethany who hosted a meal for Jesus, during which a woman anointed Jesus with expensive perfume.
The name Simon means “that hears; that obeys”
MaleNew Testament eraNew Testament3 books8 verses
Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Matthew 26:6; only referred to as Simon (Σίμων).
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ΣίμωνSimon
Mentions
Includes 3 verses that refer to Simon without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,
- 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.
- But Jesus answered him, “Simon, I have something to tell you.” “Tell me, Teacher,” he said.
- “I suppose the one who was forgiven more,” Simon replied. “You have judged correctly,” Jesus said.
- 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.
- Luke 7:45Referred to, not namedYou did not greet Me with a kiss, but she has not stopped kissing My feet since I arrived.
- Luke 7:46Referred to, not namedYou did not anoint My head with oil, but she has anointed My feet with perfume.
- Luke 7:47Referred to, not namedTherefore I tell you, her many sins have been forgiven, for she has loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little.”