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Annas.

A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

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  1. A Jewish high priest known for having four sons and a son-in-law (Caiaphas) succeed him in his lifetime; and for cooperating with Caiaphas to have Jesus Christ crucified.

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From Latin Annas (used in the Vulgate), from Ancient Greek Ἅννας (Hánnas), from Hebrew / Aramaic חנן (khanan) as a shortened form of חֲנַנְיָה (khananya).

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