simon the cyrenian (a cyrenian constrained to help jesus bear his cross to his place of crucifixion. mt:27:32)

  • 1Simon — I. noun Etymology: Greek Simōn, from Hebrew Shim‘ōn Date: before 12th century 1. peter called also Simon Peter 2. one of the twelve disciples of Jesus called also Simon the Zealot 3. a kinsman of Jesus 4. a Cyrenian constrained to help Jesus bear …

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