Συμεών, ὁ indecl, (Heb. שִׁמְעוֹן), Simeon (so always AV; RV in Luk.2:25, 34 only), Symeon, a
Heb. name for which the Gk. Σίμων, which see, was also used; 1) the son of Jacob (Gen.29:33): Rev.7:7. 2)
An ancestor of our Lord: Luk.3:30 3)
An aged worshipper in the Temple: Luk.2:25, 34. 4)
One surnamed Niger: Act.13:1. 5)
The apostle Peter: Act.15:14, 2Pe.1:1 (R, txt, WH, txt, Σίμων). (
AS)