Simeonites — the meaning of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעֹנִי

שִׁמְעֹנִי

Shimʻônîy · pronounced shim-o-nee' · Strong's H8099 · a man

Simeonites means a Shimonite (collectively) or descendants of Shimon.

Built from

Strong's definition

patronymically from H8095; a Shimonite (collectively) or descendants of Shimon.

First appearance

Num 25:14 Now the name of the Israelite that was slain, even that was slain with the Midianitish woman, was Zimri, the son of Salu, a prince of a chief house among the Simeonites. (KJV)

Every verse that names Simeonites

4 occurrences in 4 verses — Numbers, Joshua, 1 Chronicles

Num 25:14Num 26:14Josh 21:41Chr 27:16

Read it in Hebrew Explorer with Hebrew Names on →

In the app every proper name in the chapter is highlighted; tap one for its meaning and parts. See also People of the Bible, Places of the Bible and the Names of God.

Definitions from Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (public domain); occurrences from the Westminster Leningrad Codex via Hebrew Explorer's interlinear.

Open Hebrew Explorer — 30+ free study tools →