G452

Ἄννας

Annas

Proper masculine noun · Of Hebrew origin חנניה (H2608)

Of Hebrew origin (H2608); Annas (i.e. G367), an Israelite:—Annas.

Outline

Annas = "humble"

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.

Usages

Luke 3:2

Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness.

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John 18:13

And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

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John 18:24

Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest.

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Acts 4:6

And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the kindred of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

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