How to Pronounce Ananias
an-uh-NAI-uhs
Ananias is pronounced an-uh-NAI-uhs (ˌænəˈnaɪəs): four syllables, stress on the third. Also heard: Ah-nah-NIGH-us, AN-uh-NYE-uhs.
What does Ananias mean?
Ananias means “the LORD is gracious” (Hebrew).
Who was Ananias?
Three men in Acts bear this name: a believer who lied to the Holy Ghost about the price of land he sold and fell down dead (Acts 5:1, Acts 5:5); a devout disciple at Damascus whom the Lord sent to lay hands on Saul so he could receive his sight (Acts 9:10, Acts 9:17); and the high priest who commanded that Paul be struck on the mouth at his hearing (Acts 23:2).
Also pronounced
Ah-nah-NIGH-us
AN-uh-NYE-uhs
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