An elderly prophetess from the tribe of Asher who had been widowed after only seven years of marriage and spent decades worshipping at the temple with fasting and prayer. When Joseph and Mary brought the infant Jesus to the temple, Anna recognized Him as the long-awaited Messiah and began telling everyone who was looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. At 84 years old, she became one of the first evangelists—proclaiming the good news of the Savior’s arrival.
Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.Luke 2:38 · Berean Standard Bible
There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
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