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The term originates from the story of Simon Magus in the Book of Acts. According to the story, Simon tried to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit from the apostles Peter and John. This attempted purchase resulted in Simon being condemned by Peter as "filled with bitterness and bound by iniquity" (Acts 8:23).
The term "simony" became widely used in the early Christian church to refer to any form of traffic in ecclesiastical offices or privileges. It was later adopted by secular authorities as a crime, with laws enacted to prevent its occurrence.
Etymology Late Latin Simon Greek Σίμων Simōn Meaning Listener he who h
Etymology Hebrew שמעון Shimon Meaning God has heard or listening Ori
Etymology Derived from the name Simon Magus a Samaritan magician mentioned in the Ac
Etymology The word simoniac is derived from the name of Simon Magus a Samaritan magici
Etymology Derived from the name Simon Magus a Samaritan magician mentioned in the Ac
Etymology Middle English baratrie from Old French baraterie from barater to swindle
Etymology The word traffic comes from the Middle English word trafique which in turn
Etymology and Meaning The name Peter is derived from the Greek word πέτρος pet
Etymology The word fiction derives from the Latin word fictio which means somethin
Etymology Old French sauve Latin salvus whole safe Meaning To protect or
Etymology The word hygiene originates from the Ancient Greek word hygieinos which me
Etymology Will derives from the Old English word wille which meant desire or choice
Etymology The word abstruse originated from the Latin word abstrusus which means h
Etymology The word panic originates from the Greek god Pan who was associated with na
Etymology Derived from the Latin verb decimāre meaning to take a tenth part Me
