Symeon is a name found in the New Testament, associated with two distinct individuals who played significant roles in the early Christian narrative. The name Symeon is a variant of the Hebrew name Simeon, which means "he has heard."

1. Symeon the Righteous (Luke 2:25-35): Symeon is introduced in the Gospel of Luke as a devout and righteous man living in Jerusalem. He is described as someone who was "waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him" (Luke 2:25). Symeon had received a divine promise that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, he came into the temple courts when Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to perform the customary rites. Taking Jesus in his arms, Symeon praised God and uttered a prophetic declaration known as the Nunc Dimittis: "Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. For my eyes have seen Your salvation, which You have prepared in the sight of all nations, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel" (Luke 2:29-32). Symeon's words highlight the universal scope of Jesus' mission and the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel. He also prophesied to Mary about the future suffering and division that Jesus would bring, saying, "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, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul as well" (Luke 2:34-35).

2. Symeon, also called Niger (Acts 13:1): In the Book of Acts, Symeon is mentioned as one of the prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch. He is referred to as "Symeon called Niger" (Acts 13:1), indicating a possible African heritage, as "Niger" means "black" in Latin. Symeon was part of a diverse leadership team that included Barnabas, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen, and Saul (Paul). This group was instrumental in the early missionary efforts of the church, particularly in the commissioning of Barnabas and Saul for their first missionary journey. The presence of Symeon in this leadership group underscores the ethnic and cultural diversity of the early Christian community and the inclusive nature of the Gospel message.

The accounts of Symeon in the New Testament reflect themes of divine promise, prophetic fulfillment, and the expansion of the Gospel to all nations. Both individuals named Symeon are associated with pivotal moments in the early Christian account, emphasizing the continuity of God's redemptive plan from Israel to the broader world.Symeon

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

SYMEON

sim'-e-on (Sumeon): the Revised Version (British and American) in Luke 3:30 Acts 13:1; Acts 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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Concerning the Martyrdom of Symeon the Son of Clopas, Bishop of ...
... Fragments from His Five Books of Commentaries on the Acts of the Church. Concerning
the Martyrdom of Symeon the son of Clopas, Bishop of Jerusalem. ...
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Symeon Rules the Church of Jerusalem after James.
... Book III. Chapter XI."Symeon rules the Church of Jerusalem after James.
1. After the martyrdom of James [691] and the conquest ...
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Tarbula, the Sister of Symeon, and Her Martyrdom.
... Book II. Chapter XII."Tarbula, the Sister of Symeon, and her Martyrdom. About
the same period, the queen was attacked with a disease ...
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Symeon, Bishop of Jerusalem, Suffers Martyrdom.
... Book III. Chapter XXXII."Symeon, Bishop of Jerusalem, suffers Martyrdom.
1. It is reported that after the age of Nero and Domitian ...
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Sapor King of Persia is Excited against the Christians. Symeon ...
... Chapter IX."Sapor King of Persia is Excited against the Christians. Symeon, Bishop
of Persia, and Usthazanes, a Eunuch, Suffer the Agony of Martyrdom. ...
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Christians Slain by Sapor in Persia.
... In this manner the honorable life of Usthazanes was terminated, and when the
intelligence was brought to Symeon in the prison, he offered thanksgiving to God ...
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And the Rulers of the Synagogue, and the Priests and the Levites.. ...
... And when the great teacher Symeon took him into his arms, he said, Now Thou sendest
away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace; for mine eyes have ...
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The Bishops of Jerusalem from the Age of Our Saviour to the Period ...
... The first, then, was James, the so-called brother of the Lord; [998] the second,
Symeon; [999] the third, Justus; [1000] the fourth, Zacch??us; [1001] the fifth ...
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The Second Epistle of St. Peter
... i. 1 Symeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been
allotted a faith of equal privilege with ours, by the equity of our God and ...
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How Joseph when He was Become Famous in Egypt, had his Brethren in ...
... that he fell into tears, and not being willing that they should take notice of him,
he retired; and after a while came to them again, and taking Symeon [6] in ...
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Symeon (5 Occurrences)
...SYMEON. ... (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. ...
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Simeon (48 Occurrences)
... (4) An ancestor of Jesus (Luke 3:30); the Revised Version (British and American)
"Symeon." (5) The Revised Version (British and American) "Symeon": one of the ...
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Niger (1 Occurrence)
... SIMEON (NIGER). ni'-jer): The King James Version in Acts 13:1, the Revised Version
(British and American) "Symeon" (which see). NIGER. ni'-jer (Niger). ...
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Uprising (4 Occurrences)
... Luke 2:34 Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed
for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be ...
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Jonam (1 Occurrence)
... Jonam (1 Occurrence). Luke 3:30 son of Symeon, son of Judah, son of Joseph, son
of Jonam, son of Eliakim, son of (WEY ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Graciously (24 Occurrences)
... Acts 15:14 Symeon has related how God first looked graciously on the Gentiles to
take from among them a People to be called by His name. (WEY). ...
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God-fearing (24 Occurrences)
... Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and
God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy ...
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Wondering (22 Occurrences)
... NAS NIV). Luke 2:33 And while the child's father and mother were wondering
at the words of Symeon concerning Him, (WEY YLT). Luke 3 ...
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Upright (392 Occurrences)
... Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and
God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy ...
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Fearing (107 Occurrences)
... Luke 2:25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and
God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy ...
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