Simeon
Also called Niger
Mentioned in AD 45 traditional (Jones)
Surnamed Niger, i.e., “black,” perhaps from his dark complexion, a teacher of some distinction in the church of Antioch (Acts 13:1-3). It has been supposed that this was the Simon of Cyrene who bore Christ’s cross.
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
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- 1 verse
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Barnabas, Herod Antipas, Lucius, Manaen, and Paul.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
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Stories
1 event in which Simeon takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 45First missionary journey beginsActs 12:24–13:3
Places
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Mentions
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The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Simeon 42Niger 1 |
| KJV | Simeon 50Niger 1 |
| ASV | Simeon 46Niger 1 |
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Acts1 verse
- 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
Surnamed Niger, i.e., “black,” perhaps from his dark complexion, a teacher of some distinction in the church of Antioch (Acts 13:1-3). It has been supposed that this was the Simon of Cyrene who bore Christ’s cross. Note the number of nationalities represented in the church at Antioch.