Lexical Definition

‎Ἄννα‎ Ánna (an'-nah) Anna N:N-F-P
of Hebrew origin (‎חַנָּה‎)

Anna.

Usage: 1 form in 1 verse
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Ἅννα Anna Luke.2.36

Abbott-Smith

Ἄννα, -ας, ἡ (Heb. חָנָּה),
Anna, a prophetess: Lk 2:36.†

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Luke 2:36

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Female • Daughter of Phanuel • Prophetess who witnessed Jesus' dedication in the temple

Woman living at the time of the New Testament

Anna, a prophetess and widow, witnessed the dedication of the infant Jesus in the temple and spoke about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

Anna was a prophetess mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. She was the daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. At the time of Jesus' birth, Anna was an elderly widow who had been married for seven years before her husband died, and she had remained a widow for eighty-four years. She was known for her devotion to God, as she never left the temple but worshiped day and night, fasting and praying.

When Mary and Joseph brought the infant Jesus to the temple to dedicate Him according to the law, Anna was present. Upon seeing Jesus, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Her prophetic insight allowed her to recognize Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah, and she shared this knowledge with others who were eagerly anticipating God's redemptive work through Him.

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