Strong's Lexicon Shimon: Simeon Original Word: שִׁימוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שָׁמַע (shama), meaning "to hear" or "to listen." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4826 (Συμεών, Symeon): This Greek form of Simeon appears in the New Testament, referring to various individuals, including Simeon who blessed Jesus in the temple (Luke 2:25-35) and Simeon called Niger, a prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch (Acts 13:1). Usage: The name Shimon, or Simeon, means "he has heard" or "God has heard." It is used primarily as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Simeon is one of the twelve sons of Jacob, making him one of the patriarchs of the tribes of Israel. The name signifies the idea of God hearing and responding to human needs or prayers. Cultural and Historical Background: Simeon was the second son of Jacob and Leah, born in Paddan Aram. As one of the twelve tribes of Israel, the tribe of Simeon played a significant role in the history of the Israelites. The tribe was initially allocated land within the territory of Judah, reflecting its integration and eventual absorption into the larger tribe. Historically, the tribe of Simeon is noted for its involvement in various biblical events, including the conquest of Canaan and the settlement in the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Shimon (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׁימוֺן proper name, masculine in Judah, 1 Chronicles 4:20, Σεμ(ε)ιων, Σαμι. שׁין (√ of following; compare Assyrian šînu, Iphte. istîn, urinate; šînâti (plural), urine; verb also Ethiopic Aramaic , ; see Arabic bladder (Wahrm)). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shimon Apparently for yshiymown; desert; Shimon, an Israelite -- Shimon. see HEBREW yshiymown Forms and Transliterations שִׁימ֔וֹן שימון shiMon šî·mō·wn šîmōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:20 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י שִׁימ֔וֹן אַמְנ֣וֹן וְרִנָּ֔ה NAS: The sons of Shimon [were] Amnon KJV: And the sons of Shimon [were], Amnon, INT: the sons of Shimon Amnon and Rinnah 1 Occurrence |