Symeon

Symeon.

(The Jewish form of the name Simon, used in the Revised Version of ( Acts 15:14 ) and referring to Simon Peter.-ED.)

Bibliography Information

Smith, William, Dr. "Entry for 'Symeon'". "Smith's Bible Dictionary". . 1901.

SYMEON

sim'-e-on (Sumeon):

the Revised Version (British and American) in Luke 3:30; Acts 13:1; 15:14 for the King James Version "Simeon" (which see). The persons are:

(1) An ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:30).

(2) Symeon, called Niger, one of the prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1).

(3) For Simon Peter, see PETER; compare Acts 15:14.

See SIMEON, (4), (5), (6).

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Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'SYMEON'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.