Luke 2:36

“And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;”

"And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;" - Luke 2:36
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What does Luke 2:36 mean?

Luke 2:36 (KJV) reveals the story of Anna, a prophetess who lived in the temple and was known for her devotion to God. This particular verse serves as a crucial piece of the overall narrative in the book of Luke, as it demonstrates the significance of Anna's presence in the…

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Anna: A Life of Prayer and Prophetic Waiting

In the narrative found in Luke 2:36 of the King James Version (KJV), we are introduced to a remarkable woman named Anna. The scripture states, "And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an…

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A Prayer of Thankfulness and Faith Inspired by Anna the Prophetess

Heavenly Father, Today, I come before You with a heart filled with gratitude, reflecting upon the life of Anna the prophetess. As I meditate on the profound truth found in Luke 2:36—"And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of…

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Luke 2:36 - "And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;"
Depict a biblical scene from Luke 2:36: Anna, an older Middle Eastern female prophet with brown skin who fasts and prays as a regular part of her lifestyle in the temple.
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Depict a biblical scene from Luke 2:36: Anna, an elderly 84 year old Middle Eastern female prophet with medium dark brown skin who fasts and prays as a regular part of her lifestyle in the temple.
Please depict a biblical scene from Luke 2:36: Anna, an elderly 84 year old Middle Eastern female prophet with brown skin who fasts and prays as a regular part of her lifestyle in the temple.
Luke 2:36-38 - "And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem."
"And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem." - Luke 2:36-38
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Luke 19:36 - "And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way."
Luke 6:36 - "Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."
Luke 18:36 - "And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant."
Luke 17:36 - "Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left."
Luke 23:36 - "And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar,"
Luke 8:36 - "They also which saw it told them by what means he that was possessed of the devils was healed."
Luke 10:36 - "Which now of these three, thinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?"
"And as he went, they spread their clothes in the way." - Luke 19:36
Luke 20:36 - "Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection."
Luke 24:36 - "¶ And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you."
Luke 3:36 - "Which was the son of Cainan, which was the son of Arphaxad, which was the son of Sem, which was the son of Noe, which was the son of Lamech,"
Luke 7:36 - "¶ And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat."
"And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant." - Luke 18:36
"Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful." - Luke 6:36
Luke 4:36 - "And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out."
Luke 1:36 - "And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren."