Bible Dictionary
Phanuel
Phanuel was the father of Anna, the prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus at the temple and spoke of Him to those awaiting Jerusalem’s redemption.
Definition
Phanuel, a name associated with the face or vision of God, was the father of Anna the prophetess. Anna belonged to the tribe of Asher.
Biblical Usage
Phanuel is named in Luke as Anna’s father. Anna was the prophetess who recognized the infant Jesus at the temple and spoke of Him to those awaiting redemption.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Face of God, father of the prophetess Anna (q.v.), Luke 2:36.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(face of God), the father of Anna, the prophetess of the tribe of Aser. (Luke 2:36) (B.C. about 80.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>fan-u'-el, fan'-u-el (penu'el, "vision of God"; Phanouel): Parent of Anna (Lu 2:36).</p><p>See PENIEL.</p>