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Boyd’s Bible Dictionary
:
(gracious). A prophetess at
Jerusalem
(Luke 2:36).
Concise Bible Dictionary
:
A
prophetess
,
the
daughter
of
Phanuel
, of
Asher
, who gave
thanks
when the infant
Jesus
was presented in
the
temple
(Luke 2:36). She was one of the
godly
who looked
for
redemption
in
Israel
.
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Number:
451
(
find all occurrences in KJV Bible
)
Greek:
Ἅννα
Transliteration:
Anna
Phonic:
an’-nah
Meaning:
of Hebrew origin (
2584
); Anna, an Israelitess
KJV Usage:
Anna
Jackson’s
Dictionary of Scripture Proper Names
:
Greek form of Hannah
Potts’
Bible Proper Names
:
Grace; free gift; favored:―a prophetess at Jerusalem [HANNAH], Luke 2:36. {Gratia}