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Anna

Prophetess who speaks about the infant in the temple.

prophetess in Luke1 Bible book1 chapter1 verse appearance

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Prophetess of the tribe of Asher, daughter of Phanuel, who is widowed of great age and never leaves , worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. She comes up at the moment is blessing the infant , gives thanks to God, and speaks of the child to all who were waiting for the redemption of .

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