452. Hannas

Lexicon

Hannas: Annas

Original Word: Ἅννας
Part of Speech: Noun, Masculine
Transliteration: Hannas
Pronunciation: HAN-nas
Phonetic Spelling: (an'-nas)
Definition: Annas
Meaning: Annas, high priest at Jerusalem.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Annas.

Of Hebrew origin (Chananyah); Annas (i.e. Ananias), an Israelite -- Annas.

see GREEK Ananias

see HEBREW Chananyah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of Hebrew origin Chananyah
Definition
Annas, a high priest
NASB Translation
Annas (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 452: Αννας

Αννας (WH Ἅννας, see their Introductory § 408), Αννα (on this genitive cf. Winer's Grammar, § 8, 1, p. 60 (59)), ὁ (in Josephus, Ἀνανος; from Hebrew חָנַן to be gracious), a high priest of the Jews, elevated to the pontificate by Quirinius the governor of Syria circa A.D. 6 or 7; but afterward, A.D. 15, deposed by Valerius Gratus, the procurator of Judaea, who put in his place, first Ismael, son of Phabi, and shortly after Eleazar, son of Annas. From the latter, the office passed to Simon; from Simon circa A.D. 18 to Caiaphas (Josephus, Antiquities 18, 2, 1f); but Annas, even after he had been put out of office, continued to have great influence: John 18:13, 24. This explains the mistake (but see references below (especially to Schürer), and cf. ἀρχιερεύς, 2) by which Luke, in his Gospel (according to the true reading ἀρχιερέως) and in Acts 4:6, attributes to him the pontificate long after he had been removed from office. Cf. Winers RWB under the word Annas; Keim in Schenkel i., p. 135f; Schürer in the Zeitschr. für wissensch. Theol. for 1876, p. 580f (also in his Neutest. Zeitgesch. § 23 iv.; and BB. DD. under the word).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name חָנָן (Chanan), meaning "gracious" or "favored."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The name Annas is related to the Hebrew root חָנַן (Hanan), which is associated with grace or favor. While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for Annas, the name is etymologically connected to the concept of grace found in Hebrew names such as חָנָן (Hanan) and חַנָּה (Hannah).

Usage: The name Ἅννας appears in the New Testament as a reference to Annas, a significant religious figure who played a role in the events leading up to the crucifixion of Jesus. He is mentioned in the context of the trial of Jesus.

Context: Annas was a prominent Jewish high priest who served from AD 6 to 15. Although he was officially removed from office by the Roman authorities, he retained significant influence and power, largely through his family connections. His son-in-law, Caiaphas, was the high priest during the time of Jesus' ministry and crucifixion.

Annas is mentioned in the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles. In the Gospel of John, Jesus is first brought to Annas after His arrest (John 18:13), indicating Annas' continued authority and influence. The text states, "They led Him first to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was the high priest that year" (John 18:13, BSB). This highlights Annas' role in the religious leadership of Jerusalem and his involvement in the trial of Jesus.

In the Book of Acts, Annas is listed among the leaders who questioned Peter and John after the healing of the lame man (Acts 4:6). This further illustrates his ongoing involvement in the religious and political affairs of the Jewish people during the early Christian period.

Annas' legacy is marked by his significant influence over the Jewish priesthood and his role in the events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His family continued to hold the high priesthood for several generations, underscoring the enduring power and influence of his lineage.

Forms and Transliterations

Ανναν Ἅνναν Αννας Ἅννας Annan Annas Hannan Hánnan Hannas Hánnas

Englishman's Concordance

Luke 3:2 N-GMS
GRK: ἐπὶ ἀρχιερέως Ἅννα καὶ Καιάφα
NAS: in the high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas,
KJV: Annas and Caiaphas
INT: during [the] high priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas

John 18:13 N-AMS
GRK: ἤγαγον πρὸς Ἅνναν πρῶτον ἦν
NAS: and led Him to Annas first;
KJV: away to Annas first; for
INT: they led [him] away to Annas first he was

John 18:24 N-NMS
GRK: αὐτὸν ὁ Ἅννας δεδεμένον πρὸς
NAS: So Annas sent Him bound
KJV: Now Annas had sent him
INT: him Annas bound to

Acts 4:6 N-NMS
GRK: καὶ Ἅννας ὁ ἀρχιερεὺς
NAS: and Annas the high priest
KJV: And Annas the high priest, and
INT: and Annas the high priest

Strong's Greek 452
4 Occurrences

Ἅννα — 1 Occ.
Ἅνναν — 1 Occ.
Ἅννας — 2 Occ.