Strong's #452: Annas (pronounced an'-nas)

of Hebrew origin (2608); Annas (i.e. 367), an Israelite:--Annas.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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Annas

Annas = "humble"

1) 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.

Part of Speech: noun proper masculine

Relation: of Hebrew origin H2608

Usage:

This word is used 4 times:

 

Luke 3:2: " Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came"
John 18:13: "And led him away to Annas first; for he was"
John 18:24: " Now Annas had sent him bound unto Caiaphas the high priest."
Acts 4:6: "And Annas the high priest, and Caiaphas, and John,"