Simon (the Leper)

Gender male Type Person Greek Σίμων

A leper who lived in Bethany. Jesus stayed in his home, where he was anointed by a woman with expensive purfume.

About Simon (the Leper)

Simon Magus was a magician (someone who used magic) in the book of Acts (Acts 8:9).

See Simon #8.

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Greek form of a Hebrew and Aramaic name meaning "God has heard." Nine men in the New Testament had this name: Son of Jona ( Matthew 16:17 ) or John ( John 1:42 ), Andrew’s...

Key References

Matthew 26:6

While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,

Mark 14:3

While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.

All Scripture References (2)

Matthew (1)
Matthew 26:6

While Jesus was in Bethany in the home of Simon the Leper,

Mark (1)
Mark 14:3

While Jesus was in Bethany reclining at the table in the home of Simon the Leper, a woman came with an alabaster jar of expensive perfume, made of pure nard. She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head.