ananias

/ˌænəˈnaɪəs/

Definitions

1. noun

a male disciple in Jerusalem who lied about having donated to the apostolic community (Acts 5:1-11)

“According to the New Testament, Ananias was a devout follower of Jesus who was caught in a lie.”

2. proper noun

a male given name

“Ananias is a name that has been popular in some Christian communities.”

Synonyms

  • disciple
  • follower

Antonyms

  • deceiver
  • traitor