Simon Peter and More…
In the last post, we talked about the disciple Simon, who Jesus named Peter. I only know of one person called Peter in the Bible, but there are several guys named Simon in the Bible.
- Simon Peter (the disciple)
- Simon the Zealot (another disciple, which may be why Jesus called the other Simon, Peter)
- Simon the brother of Jesus (his other brothers were James, Joseph, and Judas)
- Simon the leper (the owner of the home where Jesus’ head was anointed with oil)
- Simon from Cyrene (who carried Jesus’ cross)
- Simon the Pharisee (the owner of the home where Jesus feet were washed with perfume)
- Simon Iscariot (father of Judas Iscariot)
- Simon the sorcerer (who asked to buy Holy Spirit power)
- Simon the tanner (who Peter stayed with in Joppa when Cornelius sent for him)
I would have never guessed there were this many guys named Simon in the Bible (in addition to three guys named Simeon).
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18 replies on “Nine Guys Named Simon in the Bible”
Why do people always assume that these 9 Simons are different people rather than 9 personal attributes of the same person–the Rock?
Linda, thanks for stopping by. You ask an interesting question, but given the cities where they lived and what they did, it’s hard to assume they are all the same Simon.
I was visited by Simon in a dream. Not sure which one. He did not answer my questions regarding the Trinity or Buddism. He spoke to my wife ,a Buddist Christian, in a language I did not understand. His answers to me were through his expressions as if to say I know the answers. I was elated with the visit! In morning reading Simon the leper was mentioned! Any idea what this is about?
Duane, this is interesting, but I can only guess at the answer to your question. But if the dream came form God, ask him what it means. I’m confident he will answer. May it be so!
You forgot Simon, son of Jacob, in the book of Genesis.
I think Jacob’s son’s name is Simeon, not Simon.
Great and brief teaching.
Thanks, Debebe! Have a blessed day!
Not nine
Jose, how many do you count?
Sir,
I counted 11 ,
Addional
1) LUKE 2:25
2) GENESIS 29:33
but on further verification
it is cleared that they are Simeon
not Simon. So. …Thanks
Jose Richard
Jose, you are correct! Thanks for the additional information.
Thanks again and pray for me.
Jose, I am honored to pray for you. May God bless you in all you do. May he provide to you the desires of your heart.
AMEN GOOD MESSAGE
I did a preached a sermon on this about ALL the different names of Simon, YEARS ago.
Diamond, that is so cool! I’m sure it was most interesting.
Thanks, failed to keep timely track due to internet connection issue.