Definitions for simony
ˈsaɪ mə ni, ˈsɪm ə-si·mo·ny

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. simony, barratrynoun

   traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. simonynoun

   The act of buying and selling ecclesiastical offices and pardons.

2. Etymology: From simonie, from simonia, named from Simon Magus, with reference to Acts 8:18-20:

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Simonynoun

   The crime of buying or selling church preferment.

   Etymology: simonie, French; simonia, Latin.

   One that by suggestion
   Tied all the kingdom; simony was fair play,
   His own opinion was his law. William Shakespeare, Henry VIII.

   Many papers remain in private hands, of which one is of simony; and I wish the world might see it, that it might undeceive some patrons, who think they have discharged that great trust to God and man, if they take no money for a living, though it may be parted with for other ends less justifiable. Izaak Walton, Life of Bishop Sanderson.

   No simony nor sinecure is known;
   There works the bee, no honey for the drone. Samuel Garth.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Simony

   Simony () is the act of selling church offices and roles or sacred things. It is named after Simon Magus, who is described in the Acts of the Apostles as having offered two disciples of Jesus payment in exchange for their empowering him to impart the power of the Holy Spirit to anyone on whom he would place his hands. The term extends to other forms of trafficking for money in "spiritual things".

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1. simony

   Simony is the act of selling or buying ecclesiastical privileges, sacred objects, or sacraments, particularly positions within the church hierarchy. It is considered a serious offense and sin in many religious traditions. The term is derived from Simon Magus in the New Testament of the Bible, who attempted to buy spiritual powers.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Simonynoun

   the crime of buying or selling ecclesiastical preferment; the corrupt presentation of any one to an ecclesiastical benefice for money or reward

2. Etymology: [F. simonie, LL. simonia, fr. Simon Magus, who wished to purchase the power of conferring the Holy Spirit. Acts viii.]

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1. Simony

   Simony is the act of paying for sacraments and consequently for holy offices or for positions in the hierarchy of a church, named after Simon Magus, who appears in the Acts of the Apostles 8:9-24. Simon Magus was said to have offered two disciples of Jesus, Peter and John, payment so that anyone on whom he would place his hands would receive the power of the Holy Spirit. This is the origin of the term simony; but it also extends to other forms of trafficking for money in "spiritual things". Simony was also one of the important issues during the Investiture Controversy.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Simony

   sim′on-i, n. the crime of buying or selling presentation to a benefice, so named from Simon Magus, who thought to purchase the gift of the Holy Spirit with money (Acts, viii.).—n. Simō′niac, one guilty of simony.—adjs. Simonī′acal, Simō′nious (obs.), pertaining to, guilty of, or involving simony.—adv. Simonī′acally.—n. Sī′monist, one who practises or defends simony.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of simony in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of simony in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=simony
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Simony
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=simony
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simony
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simony
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=simony
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=simony