Expertlatin
The nickname Niger is interpreted by some to mean "black", referring to a dark complexion or African descent, since niger is the Latin word for black. Some commentators identify Simon as the same person as Simon of Cyrene, and Simon's son Rufus as the same person as Rufus named in Romans 16.
- Who was called Niger KJV?
- Who are the people in Acts 13 1?
- Is Niger a Greek word?
- What can we learn from Acts 13?
Who was called Niger KJV?
Because of that phrase added to his name in Acts 13:1: "Simeon who was called Niger." In the original language of the text, the word "Niger" is best translated as "black." Therefore, many scholars have concluded in recent years that Simeon "who was called Niger" was indeed a Black man.
Who are the people in Acts 13 1?
Acts 13:1, NLT: Among the prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch of Syria were Barnabas, Simeon (called 'the black man'), Lucius (from Cyrene), Manaen (the childhood companion of King Herod Antipas), and Saul.
Is Niger a Greek word?
From the Latin word niger, black.
What can we learn from Acts 13?
Saul and Barnabas were called by revelation to preach the gospel. Saul, now called Paul, cursed a sorcerer. In Antioch (in Pisidia), Paul preached that God's promises to Israel were fulfilled by Jesus Christ, whose Atonement made possible the forgiveness of sins for all people.
