Greek Word Study
The meaning of “Ἄννας”
Understanding Ánnas reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Hebrew origin (חֲנַנְיָה) Annas. - Annas (i.e. Ἀνανίας), an Israelite
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
Ἄννας
Phonetican'-nas
TransliterationÁnnas
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Hebrew origin (חֲנַנְיָה) Annas. - Annas (i.e. Ἀνανίας), an Israelite
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
4 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:2 | “Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.” Word: Ἄννας (Ánnas) | |
| 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.” Word: Ἄννας (Ánnas) | |
| John 18:24 | “Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.” Word: Ἄννας (Ánnas) | |
| 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.” Word: Ἄννας (Ánnas) |