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The New Testament Greek Lexicon - Annas
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.
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Bibliography Information
Thayer and Smith. "Greek Lexicon entry for ". "The New Testament Greek
Lexicon".
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