Symeon
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Symeon in the Bible?
The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia entry identifies three individuals named Symeon: an ancestor of Jesus listed in the genealogy of Luke, a prophet and teacher in the church at Antioch mentioned in Acts, and a figure in 1 Peter potentially identified with Simon Peter.
SIGNIFICANCE
Distinguishing between these individuals clarifies the distinct roles of early church leadership and genealogical records, preventing conflation of the Antiochene teacher with the apostle Peter or the ancestral figure in Luke's gospel.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Symeon reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Symeon in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Symeon clarify?
Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Symeon." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/symeon/