Luke 2:36
King James Version
28 Jul 2026
“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;”
εἰμί
To be, to exist. Eimi. When God names himself I AM, he uses this word. Existence itself belongs to him. Ground your identity in the one who simply is.
προφῆτις
a prophetess,
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προφῆτις
Prophetess, female prophet. Prophētis. Anna the prophetess never left the temple, fasting and praying until she saw the Messiah. God speaks through women as well as men. Do not silence what he has appointed.
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θυγάτηρ
daughter
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θυγάτηρ
Daughter, female child, descendant. Thygátēr. From biological offspring to entire lineages, Scripture uses this word to name belonging. You are someone's daughter, and God calls that identity sacred.
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Φανουήλ
of Phanuel,
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Φανουήλ
Face of God, Penuel. Phanouēl. Anna the prophetess carried this name in her lineage, a woman who never left the temple. Your ancestry does not save you, but it can shape you toward faithfulness.
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φυλή
the] tribe
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φυλή
Tribe, clan, people. Phylē. Every tribe and tongue will stand before the throne. No lineage is forgotten in God's story. Your people are part of the whole.
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προβαίνω
having advanced
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προβαίνω
To walk forward, advance, progress in years. Probaino. Elizabeth and Zechariah were advanced in years, yet God's promise moved forward with them. Age is not the end of advancement in God's economy. Keep walking forward.
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ἡμέρα
years
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ἡμέρα
Day. Hemera. This is the day the LORD has made. Every day is a gift from God. The right response to any day is rejoicing in the One who gave it.
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πολύς
great,
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πολύς
Many, much, great. Polus. Much fruit. Many witnesses. Great grace. God is not stingy. He gives abundantly to those who are connected to the vine.
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ζάω
having lived
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ζάω
To live, to be alive. Zao. I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live. Life in Scripture is always relational. To live is to be connected to the source of life.
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ἔτος
years
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ἔτος
Year, a span of time. Étos. The prodigal's father ran to meet his son after years of waiting. God is sovereign over every étos given to you. Spend them well.
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ἑπτά
seven
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ἑπτά
Seven, the number of completion. Hepta. Scripture marks sevens everywhere: days of creation, churches, seals, spirits before the throne. When God uses seven, he is signaling fullness. Pay attention.
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παρθενία
marriage
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παρθενία
Maidenhood, virginity before marriage. Parthenía. Anna lived as a widow after her years of parthenía, yet served God faithfully through every season of life. No season is wasted.
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