Anna’s old age and lifetime of diligent service is meant to confirm that she is a godly and reliable witness. She is not a young child, but someone who has spent many years in reflection and devotion to the Lord.1
Anna’s old age and lifetime of diligent service is meant to confirm that she is a godly and reliable witness. She is not a young child, but someone who has spent many years in reflection and devotion to the Lord.1
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin,