Annas

an'-nas
Parts of Speech Noun Masculine

Annas Definition

NAS Word Usage - Total: 4
Annas = "humble"
  1. high priest of the Jews, elevated to the priesthood by Quirinius the governor of Syria c. 6 or 7 A.D., but afterwards 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 c. 18 A.D. to Caiaphas; but Annas even after he had been put out of office, continued to have great influence.
Audio Pronunciation
Original Language
annaß
Origin
of Hebrew origin (02608)
Strong's Number
452
TDNT Entry
None

NAS Word Usage

Annas
4
Total
4

NAS Verse Count

Total
4

Greek lexicon based on Thayer's and Smith's Bible Dictionary plus others; this is keyed to the large Kittel and the "Theological Dictionary of the New Testament." These files are public domain.

Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for Annas". "The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon". . 1999. . 1999.