Strong G452Ἄννας

Annas

Transliteration: Annas
Pronunciation: an'-nas
Morphology: Proper Name (Masculine) of a Person

Definition

Of Hebrew origin [H2608];
Annas (that is G367) an Israelite: - Annas.

Meaning of the name

Annas, "grace"

Detailed definition

Ἄννας, -α (FlJ, Ἄνανος, -ου), ὁ (Heb. חָנַן),
Annas, the high priest: Luk.3:2, Jhn.18:13-24, Act.4:6.†
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In the biblical story

Annas

High priest during Jesus' ministry and trial

Annas, a high priest, played a significant role in the events surrounding Jesus' arrest, trial, and crucifixion, as well as in the early persecution of the apostles.

In the Bible

Strong G452 appears in 4 verses of the KJV.

Translated in the KJV by

annas4

First verses

Luke 3:2
Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.
John 18:13
And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.
John 18:24
Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.
Acts 4:6
And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

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