Liveology
Apr 14, 2020
Updated: Jun 30, 2020
Simon is one of the 12 disciples of Jesus.
Name: Simon
Hebrew Root: שִׁמְעוֹן
Greek Name: Σίμων
English Translation: to listen/hear
Related to:
from Canan
Brother of Jesus (possibly)
Called "Simon the Cananaean" possibly to distinguish him from Simon Peter.
May be the same person as Simon, the brother of Jesus