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Anna

Anna, a prophetess and widow, witnessed the dedication of the infant Jesus in the temple and spoke about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

The name Anna means “gracious; one who gives”

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Summary

A woman living at the time of the New Testament, only mentioned at Luke 2:36; only referred to as Anna (Ἄννα); a daughter of Phanuel.

Glossary entries

Anna

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Father

Phanuel

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Mentions

Includes 2 verses that refer to Anna without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.

  1. Luke 2:36
    There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
  2. Luke 2:37Referred to, not named
    …and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
  3. Luke 2:38Referred to, not named
    Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.