Bible Dictionary
Niger
Night is the period of darkness and is also used figuratively in Scripture for adversity, spiritual blindness, the present age, or the end of opportunity for labor.
Definition
Niger was the distinctive surname of Simeon, one of the teachers and prophets in the church at Antioch. The name means “black.”
Biblical Usage
Niger is named among the leaders and prophets of the Antioch church who participated in its ministry.
Historical Background
The surname was probably given because of Simeon’s dark complexion.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Black, a surname of Simeon (Acts 13:1). He was probably so called from his dark complexion.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(black) is the additional or distinctive name given to the Simeon who was one of the teachers and prophets in the church at Antioch. (Acts 13:1)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ni'-jer (Niger).</p><p>See SIMEON, (5).</p>