Strong G367G367HἈνανίας

Ananias

Transliteration: Ananias
Pronunciation: an-an-ee'-as
Morphology: Proper Name (Masculine) of a Person

Definition

Of Hebrew origin [H2608];
Ananias the name of three Israelites: - Ananias.

Meaning of the name

Ananias, "Yahweh is gracious"

Detailed definition

Ἀνανίας (WH, Ἁναν-), -α, ὁ (Heb. חֲנַנְיָה),
Ananias;

1. of Jerusalem: Act.5:1, 3 5:5.

2. Of Damascus: Act.9:10-13, 17 22:12.

3. High Priest: Act.23:2 24:1.†
(AS)

In the biblical story

Ananias

Disciple in Damascus, baptized Saul (Paul)

Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, was sent by God to heal and baptize Saul (later known as Paul) after his conversion on the road to Damascus.

In the Bible

Strong G367H appears in 4 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

ananias4

First verses

Acts 9:10
And there was a certain disciple at Damascus, named Ananias; and to him said the Lord in a vision, Ananias. And he said, Behold, I am here, Lord.
Acts 9:13
Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
Acts 9:17
And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 22:12
And one Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good report of all the Jews which dwelt there,