sapphira Summary and Overview
Bible Dictionaries at a Glance
sapphira in Easton's Bible Dictionary
beautiful, the wife of Ananias (q.v.). She was a partner in his guilt and also in his punishment (Acts 5:1-11).
sapphira in Smith's Bible Dictionary
[ANANIAS]
sapphira in Schaff's Bible Dictionary
SAPPHI'RA (beautiful), the wife of Ananias, and partner in his guilt and punishment. Acts 5:1-11.
sapphira in Fausset's Bible Dictionary
("sapphire" or "beautiful".) Three hours only elapsed between Ananias' death and her lie (she being unaware of her husband's doom) and death (Acts 5:1; Acts 5:7-10). (See ANANIAS.)