Simon

A tanner living in Joppa during the New Testament times where the apostle Peter had a vision.

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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

Acts 9:43

And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

Acts 10:6

He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

Acts 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.’

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Acts (5)
Acts 8:13

Even Simon himself believed and was baptized. He followed Philip closely and was astounded by the great signs and miracles he observed.

Acts 9:43

And Peter stayed for several days in Joppa with a tanner named Simon.

Acts 10:6

He is staying with Simon the tanner, whose house is by the sea.”

Acts 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.

Acts 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.’