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Simon the Zealot
Facts:
Simon the Zealot was one of Jesus' twelve disciples.
- Simon is mentioned three times in the listing of Jesus' disciples, but little else is known about him.
- Simon was one of the Eleven who met to pray together in Jerusalem after Jesus went back up into heaven.
- The term "zealot" may mean that Simon was a member of "the Zealots," a Jewish religious party that was very zealous in upholding the Law of Moses while strongly opposing the Roman government.
- Or, "zealot" may simply mean "the zealous one," referring to Simon's religious zeal.
(Translation suggestions: rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names)
(See also: apostle, disciple, the twelve)
Bible References:
Word Data:
- Strong's: G2208, G2581, G4613
Forms Found in the English ULB:
Simon the Zealot, Simon ... Zealot