Simon
Simon the Tanner
Mentioned AD 35–41 traditional (Jones)
A Christian at Joppa, a tanner by trade, with whom Peter on one occasion lodged (Acts 9:43).
From Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
- Tagged in
- 4 verses
- Mentioned in the era of the New Testament, 4 BC to AD 100.
- Named in the same verses as Simon and Cornelius.
Computed from the data. Years are traditional (Jones).
Family
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Stories
2 events in which Simon takes part, in order of the traditional chronology. Years are traditional (Jones).
- AD 38Peter heals Aeneas and DorcasActs 9:32-43
- AD 38Peter meets CorneliusActs 10:1-33
Places
Places named in the same verses as Simon, with the number of verses they share; a larger marker means more. Locations follow OpenBible.info, which grades each identification.
- likely location: Joppa2
Timeline
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Mentions
4 tagged verses in 1 book. Select a book to read its verses.
The name in each translation
| Text | Occurrences of each name |
|---|---|
| BSB | Simon 75 |
| KJV | Simon 76 |
| ASV | Simon 76 |
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Every verse
All 4 tagged verses, by book, in canonical order. The Berean Standard Bible is shown; switch to the King James or American Standard Version.
Acts4 verses
- 9:43
And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.
- 10:6
He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”
- 10:17
While Peter was puzzling over the meaning of the vision, the men sent by Cornelius found Simon’s house and approached the gate.
- 10:32
Therefore send to Joppa for Simon, who is called Peter. He is a guest in the home of Simon the tanner, by the sea.’
Easton’s Bible Dictionary
The full entry, public domain, as printed in 1897.
A Christian at Joppa, a tanner by trade, with whom Peter on one occasion lodged (Acts 9:43).