Berean Strong's Lexicon Phanouél: Phanuel Original Word: Φανουήλ Word Origin: Of Hebrew origin, from פְּנוּאֵל (Penuel) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Hebrew entry is Strong's H6439, פְּנוּאֵל (Penuel), which also means "face of God." This name appears in the Old Testament, notably as the place where Jacob wrestled with God (Genesis 32:30). Usage: Phanuel is a proper noun used in the New Testament to refer to a specific individual. The name means "face of God" or "vision of God." In the context of the New Testament, Phanuel is known as the father of Anna, a prophetess who is mentioned in the Gospel of Luke. Cultural and Historical Background: In Jewish tradition, names often held significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or destiny. The name Phanuel, meaning "face of God," suggests a connection to divine revelation or presence. This is fitting given that his daughter, Anna, is recognized as a prophetess who served in the temple and witnessed the presentation of Jesus as a child. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Penuel Definition Phanuel, an Isr. NASB Translation Phanuel (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5323: ΦανουήλΦανουήλ (פְּנוּאֵל, i. e. πρόσωπον Θεοῦ), indeclinable, Phanuel, the father of Anna the prophetess: Luke 2:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Phanuel. Of Hebrew origin (Pnuw'el); Phanuel (i.e. Penuel), an Israelite -- Phanuel. see HEBREW Pnuw'el Forms and Transliterations Φανουηλ Φανουήλ Phanouel Phanouēl PhanouḗlLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |