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Ananias(3)
Ananias in the Bible — the high priest who ordered Paul struck (ACT 23:2). Ananias belonged to the tribe of Levi. Referenced in 2 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “or Ananiah, the cloud of the Lord”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Levi
- Scripture References
- 2 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 1 connection
Names & Labels (1)
Ananiasproper name
- Hebrew
- חֲנַנְיָה
- Transliteration
- chananəyah
- Meaning
- y-h-v-h is gracious
- Greek
- Ἁνανίας
- Reference
- ACT 23:2
- Strong's
- H2608
Family & Relationships (1)
descendant
Elisheba(ACT 23:2)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ananias in the Bible?
Ananias is described in the Bible as the high priest who ordered Paul struck (ACT 23:2). Ananias belonged to the tribe of Levi.
What does the name Ananias mean?
The name Ananias means “or Ananiah, the cloud of the Lord” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.