Meaning of Ananias | Babel Free

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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