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simeon

noun

«simeon» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: Tradition says Jacob rebuked Simeon and Levi for their violence at Shechem, and the tribe of Simeon later lived within Judah's territory, scattered rather than holding a large land.

Meaning

Simeon is a man's name: the second son of Jacob and Leah, and also the tribe that came from him. tree →

Examples

  • These are the families of Simeon. (Torah EXO.6.15, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Of Simeon, Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai. (Torah NUM.1.6, JPS 1917) tree →
  • Simeon and Levi are brethren; weapons of violence their kinship. (Torah GEN.49.5, JPS 1917) tree →
  • The sons of Simeon: Nemuel, and Jamim, Jarib, Zerah, Shaul; (Writings 1CH.4.24, JPS 1917) tree →
  • These are the sons of Israel: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Zebulun; (Writings 1CH.2.1, JPS 1917) tree →
  • This is the inheritance of the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families. (Prophets JOS.19.8, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

A record of the Judaism dictionary, written from the corpus.

On Mova

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