Strong's Lexicon Hanna: Anna Original Word: Ἅννα Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: Strong's Hebrew 2584 (Channah) - חַנָּה, which is the name of Samuel's mother in the Old Testament, known for her prayerful dedication and faith. Usage: The name "Hanna" or "Anna" means "grace" or "favor." In the New Testament, Anna is a prophetess mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. She is recognized for her devout faith and her role in the presentation of Jesus at the Temple. Cultural and Historical Background: Anna is a significant figure in the Jewish tradition, representing piety and devotion. As a prophetess, she held a respected position within the religious community. Her presence in the Temple and her recognition of Jesus as the Messiah highlight the continuity between the Old and New Testaments, emphasizing the fulfillment of Jewish prophecy in the person of Jesus Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Channah Definition Anna, a prophetess NASB Translation Anna (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 451: ΑνναΑννα (WH Ἅννα, see their Introductory § 408), Αννας (on this genitive cf. Buttmann, 17 (15); Ph. Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. i., p. 138), ἡ, Anna, (חַנָּה grace), the proper name of a woman (so in 1 Samuel 1:2ff; 2:1 Alex.; Tobit 1:9, 20, etc.), a prophetess, in other respects unknown: Luke 2:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Anna. Of Hebrew origin (Channah); Anna, an Israelitess -- Anna. see HEBREW Channah Forms and Transliterations Αννα Ἅννα Anna Hanna HánnaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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