Ananias

Definitions

1. In the New Testament, any of certain members of the early Christian church.
2. (with reference to Acts 5.3) A liar.
3. A male given name from Hebrew.

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Examples

“But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie⟳ to the Holy Ghost, and to keep⟳ back part of the price of the land⟳?”

“And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive⟳ his sight.”

“Bunter entertained a hope⟳ of convincing Quelch that he hadn't been in the study⟳ at all. He had great faith in his powers as an Ananias!”

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