simeon

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Simeon stands with his brothers in a pastoral landscape.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A patriarch of Israel: In the Old Testament of the Bible, Simeon is the second son of Jacob and Leah, and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. 2. The tribe descended from him: The term can refer to the Tribe of Simeon, one of the twelve tribes of ancient Israel.

Usage Examples

• As a person:
  • In the Book of Genesis, Simeon and his brother Levi took revenge on the city of Shechem.
  • Jacob's sons were Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulun, Joseph, and Benjamin.
• As a tribe:
  • The tribe of Simeon was allocated land within the territory of Judah.
  • Moses blessed the tribes of Israel before his death, including the tribe of Simeon.

Advanced Usage

• Figurative/Historical Reference: The name is sometimes used in historical or theological discussions to symbolize concepts like tribal identity, fraternal loyalty, or, due to specific biblical events, a capacity for vengeance and subsequent reconciliation.
  • The narrative of Simeon's detainment in Egypt serves as a test of his brothers' character.

Variants and Related Words

• Simeonite (noun, historical): A member of the tribe of Simeon.
  • The Simeonites received their inheritance in the south.

Synonyms

• Patriarch (in the specific context of the twelve sons of Jacob).
• Tribe (when referring to the collective group descended from him).

Notes on Meaning

This word is almost exclusively used in biblical, historical, or religious contexts. It is a proper noun and is always capitalized. In modern given names, "Simeon" is a variant of "Simon."

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel

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