of Hebrew origin (
H8095); Simon (i.e. Shimon), the name of nine Israelites:--Simon. Compare
G4826.
Peter = "a rock or stone"
- Peter was one of the apostles
- Simon called Zelotes or the Kanaites
- Simon, father of Judas who betrayed Jesus.
- Simon Magus, the Samaritan wizard
- Simon the tanner, Ac.
- Simon the Pharisee, Luke 7:40-
- Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross of Christ
- Simon the cousin of Jesus, the son of Cleophas
- Simon the leper, so called to distinguish him from others of the same name
