Simon Summary
STEPBible TIPNR
Simon was a tanner in Joppa who hosted the apostle Peter in his home.
the tanner with whom Peter stayed in Joppa (ACT 9:43)
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that hears; that obeys
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· Also called that hears; that obeys
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שִׁמְעוֹן
shimon · H8095 · ACT 9:43 he has heard or obedient one
- el Σίμων Símōn · G4613 · ACT 9:43
- el Σίμων · G4613N
- bg Симон Кожар
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- Peter heals Aeneas and Dorcas · c. AD 38
- Peter meets Cornelius · c. AD 38
Simon Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Simon, a tanner by trade, is mentioned in the book of Acts as a resident of Joppa who hosted the apostle Peter (Act.9.43; 10.6,17,32). As a tanner, Simon worked with animal hides to produce leather, a profession that was considered unclean by Jewish religious standards. Despite this, Peter stayed with Simon for many days, indicating a growing openness in the early church to interact with Gentiles and those considered unclean. During his stay at Simon's house, Peter received a vision from God in which he was told not to call anything impure that God has made clean (Act 10:9-16). This vision prepared Peter for his encounter with Cornelius, a Gentile centurion, whom God had directed to send for Peter (Act 10:17-33). Peter's time at Simon the tanner's house marks a significant shift in the early church's understanding of the gospel's inclusivity and the breaking down of barriers between Jews and Gentiles.
Simon 8 Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
A Christian at Joppa, a tanner by trade, with whom Peter on one occasion lodged (Acts 9:43).
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