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Anath in Naves Topical Bible

Father of Shamgar Jud 3:31...

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Andrew in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A Greek name. A fisherman of Bethsaida at the lake of Gennesareth, son of Jonas. One of the first two called of the apostles; who in his turn called his brother Simon to Jesus (John 1:35-41). Previously he had been John the Baptist's disciple, and by him had been pointed to Jesus twice as the Lamb of God. Prompt decision for Christ, not levit...

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Aner in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

a'-ner (`aner; Septuagint Aunan; Samaritan Pentateuch, `anram, "sprout," "waterfall"): One of the three "confederates" of Abraham in his pursuit after the four kings (Gen 14:13,14). Judging from the meanings of the two other names, Mamre being the name of the sacred grove or tree (Jahwist) and synonymous with Hebron (Priestly Code); and E...

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Annas in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(humble), the son of one Seth was appointed high priest A.D. 7 by Quirinus, the imperial governor of Syria, but was obliged by Valerius Gratus, procurator of Judea, to give way to Ismael, son of Phabi, at the beginning of the reign of Tiberius, A.D. 14. About A.D. 25 Joseph Caiaphas, son-in-law of An-nas, became high priest, Joh 18:13 but in L...

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Antipas in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(like the father), martyr at Pergamos, Re 2:13 and according to tradition the bishop of that place. (A.D. before 100.)...

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Apelles in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

A Christian saluted in Romans 16:10 as "approved in Christ." A common Jewish name, probably not, as Origen thought, Apollos. Said to have been afterward bishop of Smyrna....

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Anath in Smiths Bible Dictionary

(answer), father of Shamgar. Jud 3:31; 5:6...

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Andrew in Hitchcock's Bible Names

a strong man...

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Antichrist in Fausset's Bible Dictionary

There are seven sets of passages noteworthy. Summary. (I.) Christ's predictions of false Christs and false prophets (Matthew 21:3-31). (II.) John's prophecy of "Antichrist" (this name occurs only with him) (1 John 2:18-23; 1 John 4:1-3; 2 John 1:5; 2 John 1:7). (III.) Paul's "adversary" (Greek antikeimenos, in sound and sense answering ...

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Ananias in the Bible Encyclopedia - ISBE

A high priest in Jerusalem from 47-59 AD. From Josephus (Ant., XX, v, 2; vi, 2; ix, 2; BJ, II, xvii, 9) we glean the following facts: He was the son of Nedebaeus (or Nebedaeus) and was nominated to the high-priestly office by Herod of Chalcis. In 52 AD he was sent to Rome by Quadratus, legate of Syria, to answer a charge of oppression bro...

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