Simon (Acts 8:9)

Gender male Type Person Greek Σίμων

Simon, also known as Simon the Sorcerer, was a magician living in Samaria during the New Testament, first mentioned in Acts 8:9.

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

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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...

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Acts 8:9

Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,

Acts 8:18

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.

Acts 8:24

Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”

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Acts 8:9

Prior to that time, a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and astounded the people of Samaria. He claimed to be someone great,

Acts 8:18

When Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money.

Acts 8:24

Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”