What does "ananias" mean?

In the New Testament, any of certain members of the early Christian church.

What is a synonym for "ananias"?

Common synonyms include: false witness, liar, perjurer, prevaricator, satan, storyteller.

//ænəˈnaɪəs// name

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Proper Noun

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

"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?"

From Ancient Greek Ἀνανίας (Ananías), from Hebrew חֲנַנְיָה (khananyá).

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