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Luke 2

Luke 2:36

The Prophecy of Anna · Luke 2:36–38
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Translations

Modern
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
Traditional
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
Literal
And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
Latin
Et erat Anna prophetissa, filia Phanuel, de tribu Aser: hæc processerat in diebus multis, et vixerat cum viro suo annis septem a virginitate sua.

Original

Greek
English
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

Notes

Luke 2:36–38

  • Anna is the Greek version of the Hebrew name Hannah, Samuel’s mother (1 Samuel 1–2). Jewish tradition recognizes seven Old Testament women as prophets:

    • Sarah,

    • Miriam,

    • Deborah,

    • Hannah,

    • Abigail,

    • Huldah, and

    • Esther.

    In this story, Anna was also a prophetic witness to the identity of Jesus as the Christ.

  • the tribe of Asher: This was one of the 10 northern tribes of Israel. Asher was the eighth son of the patriarch Jacob (Genesis 30:12–13). Most of the Israelites who returned from exile in Babylon were from the tribe of Judah. Other Israelites also knew the family line of their tribe during the time of Jesus. For example, the apostle Paul was "of the tribe of Benjamin" (Philippians 3:5).

Events

People

Anna: Prophetess who witnessed Jesus' dedication in the temple Asher: Son of Jacob and Zilpah, founder of the tribe of Asher Phanuel: Father of the prophetess Anna

Glossary

Anna Aser Asher (Tribe) Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Deborah Luke, Gospel of Phanuel Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Anna: A Devout Widow Jesus, the Christ: Is Presented in the Temple (In Jerusalem) Joseph: Husband of Mary: Presents Jesus in the Temple Longevity: Anna, Older than Eighty-Four Years Prophetess Prophetesses: Anna Prophets: Anna Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Anna, the Prophetess Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Anna, the Prophetess, Lives In Temple: Herod the Great's Temple: Jesus Brought To, According to the Law and Custom the Tribe of Asher: Remarkable Persons of Widow: Anna Women: As Prophets: Anna