Lexicon Hanna: Anna Original Word: Ἅννα Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Anna. Of Hebrew origin (Channah); Anna, an Israelitess -- Anna. see HEBREW Channah 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew name חַנָּה (Channah).Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H2584 חַנָּה (Channah) • The Hebrew origin of the name Anna, meaning "grace" or "favor." This name is also associated with the mother of the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament, who is known for her prayerful dedication and faithfulness to God. Usage: The name Ἅννα appears in the New Testament as the name of a prophetess who is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. Context: Anna is a significant figure in the New Testament, specifically in the Gospel of Luke. She is described as a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. Anna is noted for her devoutness and dedication to God, having spent many years in the temple in Jerusalem. According to Luke 2:36-38, Anna was a widow who had lived with her husband for seven years before his death. Afterward, she devoted her life to worship, fasting, and prayer, never leaving the temple. At the time of Jesus' presentation at the temple, Anna recognized Him as the Messiah and gave thanks to God, speaking about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem. Her story highlights themes of faithfulness, devotion, and the recognition of Jesus as the fulfillment of God's promises. 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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