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But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession. <a href="/nasb_/acts/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, <a href="/nasb/acts/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, <a href="/nasb77/acts/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But a certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, <a href="/lsb/acts/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, <a href="/amp/acts/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, <a href="/csb/acts/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. <a href="/hcsb/acts/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. <a href="/asv/acts/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/cev/acts/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Ananias and his wife Sapphira also sold a piece of property. <a href="/erv/acts/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/gwt/acts/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> A man named Ananias and his wife Sapphira sold some property. <a href="/gnt/acts/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> But there was a man named Ananias, who with his wife Sapphira sold some property that belonged to them. <a href="/isv/acts/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> But then a man named Ananias, with the consent of his wife Sapphira, sold some property. <a href="/msb/acts/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. <a href="/net/acts/5.htm">NET Bible</a> Now a man named Ananias, together with Sapphira his wife, sold a piece of property. <a href="/nheb/acts/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sappirah, his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/wbt/acts/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There was a man of the name of Ananias who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property but, <a href="/web/acts/5.htm">World English Bible</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/acts/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And a certain man, Ananias by name, with his wife Sapphira, sold a possession, <a href="/blb/acts/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now a certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a property, <a href="/ylt/acts/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/slt/acts/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/acts/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> BUT a certain man named Ananias, with Saphira his wife, sold a piece of land, <a href="/cpdv/acts/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a field, <a href="/nabre/acts/5.htm">New American Bible</a> A man named Ananias, however, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property. <a href="/nrsvce/acts/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But a man named Ananias, with the consent of his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/acts/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> BUT a certain man called An-a-ni’as, to gether with his wife named Shapphi’ra, sold his field. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/acts/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> One man whose name was Khanan-Yah, with his wife, whose name was Shappira, had sold his field.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/acts/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/godbey/acts/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold an estate <a href="/haweis/acts/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> NOW a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, had sold an estate, <a href="/mace/acts/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Now there was a certain man named Ananias who with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/wey/acts/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> There was a man of the name of Ananias who, with his wife Sapphira, sold some property but, <a href="/worrell/acts/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But a certain man, Ananias by name, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession, <a href="/worsley/acts/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But a certain man named Ananias, together with Sapphira his wife, <a href="/parallel/acts/5-1.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/in5WTRQ9BSQ?start=1223" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/acts/5.htm">Ananias and Sapphira</a> 1<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/5100.htm" title="5100: tis (IPro-NMS) -- Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.">a</a> <a href="/greek/435.htm" title="435: Anēr (N-NMS) -- A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man.">man</a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">named</a> <a href="/greek/367.htm" title="367: Hananias (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites.">Ananias,</a> <a href="/greek/4862.htm" title="4862: syn (Prep) -- With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.">together with</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">his</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1135.htm" title="1135: gynaiki (N-DFS) -- A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife.">wife</a> <a href="/greek/4551.htm" title="4551: Sapphirē (N-DFS) -- Sapphira, wife of Ananias, an early Christian. Feminine of sappheiros; Sapphire, an Israelitess.">Sapphira,</a> <a href="/greek/4453.htm" title="4453: epōlēsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell.">also sold</a> <a href="/greek/2933.htm" title="2933: ktēma (N-ANS) -- From ktaomai; an acquirement, i.e. Estate.">a piece of property.</a> 2With his wife’s full knowledge, he kept back some of the proceeds for himself, but brought a portion and laid it at the apostles’ feet.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/joshua/7-1.htm">Joshua 7:1</a> The Israelites, however, acted unfaithfully regarding the things devoted to destruction. Achan son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took some of what was set apart. So the anger of the LORD burned against the Israelites. <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">2 Kings 5:20-27</a> Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.” / So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?” / “Everything is all right,” Gehazi replied. “My master has sent me to say, ‘Look, two young men from the sons of the prophets have just now come to me from the hill country of Ephraim. Please give them a talent of silver and two sets of clothing.’” ... <a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-2</a> Now Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu took their censers, put fire in them and added incense, and offered unauthorized fire before the LORD, contrary to His command. / So fire came out from the presence of the LORD and consumed them, and they died in the presence of the LORD. <a href="/numbers/16-1.htm">Numbers 16:1-35</a> Now Korah son of Izhar, the son of Kohath son of Levi, along with some Reubenites—Dathan and Abiram, sons of Eliab, and On son of Peleth—conducted / a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 men of Israel renowned as leaders of the congregation and representatives in the assembly. / They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above the assembly of the LORD?” ... <a href="/1_samuel/15-22.htm">1 Samuel 15:22-23</a> But Samuel declared: “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obedience to His voice? Behold, obedience is better than sacrifice, and attentiveness is better than the fat of rams. / For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.” <a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Malachi 3:8-9</a> Will a man rob God? Yet you are robbing Me! But you ask, ‘How do we rob You?’ In tithes and offerings. / You are cursed with a curse, yet you—the whole nation—are still robbing Me. <a href="/proverbs/15-27.htm">Proverbs 15:27</a> He who is greedy for unjust gain brings trouble on his household, but he who hates bribes will live. <a href="/ezekiel/18-4.htm">Ezekiel 18:4</a> Behold, every soul belongs to Me; both father and son are Mine. The soul who sins is the one who will die. <a href="/jeremiah/17-11.htm">Jeremiah 17:11</a> Like a partridge hatching eggs it did not lay is the man who makes a fortune unjustly. In the middle of his days his riches will desert him, and in the end he will be the fool.” <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Matthew 23:28</a> In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness. <a href="/luke/12-1.htm">Luke 12:1-2</a> In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. / There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. <a href="/luke/16-13.htm">Luke 16:13</a> No servant can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money.” <a href="/john/12-6.htm">John 12:6</a> Judas did not say this because he cared about the poor, but because he was a thief. As keeper of the money bag, he used to take from what was put into it. <a href="/romans/2-8.htm">Romans 2:8</a> But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession,Cir.<a href="/leviticus/10-1.htm">Leviticus 10:1-3</a> And Nadab and Abihu, the sons of Aaron, took either of them his censer, and put fire therein, and put incense thereon, and offered strange fire before the LORD, which he commanded them not… <a href="/joshua/6-1.htm">Joshua 6:1</a> Now Jericho was straitly shut up because of the children of Israel: none went out, and none came in.<a href="/matthew/13-47.htm">Matthew 13:47,48</a> Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto a net, that was cast into the sea, and gathered of every kind: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Ananias</a> <a href="/acts/24-1.htm">Anani'as</a> <a href="/acts/4-37.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/luke/11-21.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Property</a> <a href="/acts/4-37.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/acts/4-31.htm">Together</a> <a href="/john/19-25.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Ananias</a> <a href="/acts/5-5.htm">Anani'as</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Money</a> <a href="/acts/18-14.htm">Piece</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Possession</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Property</a> <a href="/acts/5-4.htm">Sold</a> <a href="/acts/5-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/acts/5-2.htm">Wife</a><div class="vheading2">Acts 5</div>1. <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">After that Ananias and Sapphira his wife, </a> 3. <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">at Peter's rebuke had fallen down dead;</a> 12. <a href="/acts/5-12.htm">and that the rest of the apostles had wrought many miracles;</a> 14. <a href="/acts/5-14.htm">to the increase of the faith;</a> 17. <a href="/acts/5-17.htm">the apostles are again imprisoned;</a> 19. <a href="/acts/5-19.htm">but delivered by an angel bidding them preach openly to all;</a> 21. <a href="/acts/5-21.htm">when, after their teaching accordingly in the temple,</a> 29. <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">and before the council,</a> 33. <a href="/acts/5-33.htm">they are in danger to be killed; </a> 34. <a href="/acts/5-34.htm">but through the advice of Gamaliel, they are kept alive, and are only beaten;</a> 41. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">for which they glorify God, and cease no day from preaching.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/acts/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/acts/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now a man named Ananias Ananias is a common Jewish name, meaning "God is gracious." This name appears several times in the New Testament, indicating its popularity. The character of Ananias in this passage is significant as it contrasts with the meaning of his name, highlighting the theme of hypocrisy and deceit. The story of Ananias and Sapphira serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of lying to the Holy Spirit and the community of believers.together with his wife Sapphira Sapphira, whose name means "beautiful" or "sapphire," is introduced alongside her husband, indicating their joint involvement in the actions that follow. The mention of both husband and wife emphasizes the unity in their decision and the shared responsibility for their actions. This partnership in deceit contrasts with the ideal of a godly marriage, which should be based on truth and integrity.also sold a piece of property The act of selling property was common in the early church, as believers were encouraged to share their resources to support one another (<a href="/acts/4-32.htm">Acts 4:32-37</a>). This practice was voluntary, and the proceeds were often laid at the apostles' feet for distribution. The word "also" suggests that Ananias and Sapphira were following the example of others, such as Barnabas, who had sold land and donated the proceeds to the community. However, their subsequent actions reveal a lack of sincerity and a desire for personal gain or recognition, contrasting with the genuine generosity of others.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/a/ananias.htm">Ananias</a> A member of the early Christian community in Jerusalem. His name means "God is gracious" in Hebrew, which is ironic given the context of his actions. 2. <a href="/topical/s/sapphira.htm">Sapphira</a> The wife of Ananias. Her name means "beautiful" in Aramaic, and she is complicit in the deceitful act. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The setting of this event, where the early church was growing and believers were living in a communal lifestyle, sharing possessions. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_sale_of_property.htm">The Sale of Property</a> Ananias and Sapphira sold a piece of property, an act that was common among early Christians who were contributing to the needs of the community. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_early_church.htm">The Early Church</a> The community of believers who were living in unity, sharing all they had, as described in the preceding chapters of Acts.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/integrity_in_giving.htm">Integrity in Giving</a> The account of Ananias and Sapphira serves as a warning about the importance of honesty and integrity, especially in matters of giving and stewardship. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_deceit.htm">The Consequences of Deceit</a> This passage illustrates that deceit, especially within the community of believers, can have severe consequences, both spiritually and communally. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> The early church was guided by the Holy Spirit, and this event underscores the Spirit's role in maintaining purity and truth within the church. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> The early church was a close-knit community where actions had communal implications. This account reminds us of the importance of accountability within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/h/heart_attitude_in_worship.htm">Heart Attitude in Worship</a> God desires a heart that is sincere and truthful. Our actions, especially in worship and giving, should reflect our true devotion to God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_acts_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Acts 5</a> <a href="/q/acts_5_1-11__can_lying_cause_sudden_death.htm">Acts 5:1–11: How can two people suddenly die for lying, and is there any historical or medical evidence supporting such an event? </a> <a href="/q/why_did_god_cause_deaths_in_the_bible.htm">Why did God cause deaths in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_happened_to_ananias_and_sapphira.htm">What happened to Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_sin_ignorance.htm">Who were the three biblical men named Ananias?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/acts/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>V.(1, 2) A certain man named Ananias.--The name meets us again as belonging to the high priest in <a href="/acts/23-2.htm" title="And the high priest Ananias commanded them that stood by him to smite him on the mouth.">Acts 23:2</a>, and was the Greek form of the Hebrew Hananiah. It had the same significance as John, or Johanan, "The Lord be gracious." "Sapphira," is either connected with the "sapphire," as a precious stone, or from a Hebrew word signifying "beautiful" or "pleasant." The whole history must be read in connection with the act of Barnabas. He, it seemed, had gained praise and power by his self-sacrifice. Ananias thought that he could get at the same result more cheaply. The act shows a strange mingling of discordant elements. Zeal and faith of some sort had led him to profess himself a believer. Ambition was strong enough to win a partial victory over avarice; avarice was strong enough to triumph over truth. The impulse to sell came from the Spirit of God; it was counteracted by the spirit of evil, and the resulting sin was therefore worse than that of one who lived altogether in the lower, commoner forms of covetousness. It was an attempt to serve God and mammon; to gain the reputation of a saint, without the reality of holiness. The sin of Ananias is, in some aspects, like that of Gehazi (<a href="/context/2_kings/5-20.htm" title="But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, Behold, my master has spared Naaman this Syrian, in not receiving at his hands that which he brought: but, as the LORD lives, I will run after him, and take somewhat of him.">2Kings 5:20-27</a>), but it was against greater light and intensified by a more profound hypocrisy, and it was therefore visited by a more terrible chastisement. We may well trace in the earnestness with which St. James warns men against the peril of the "double mind"--i.e., the heart divided between the world and God (<a href="/james/1-8.htm" title="A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.">James 1:8</a>; <a href="/james/4-8.htm" title="Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double minded.">James 4:8</a>)--the impression made on him by such a history as this.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/acts/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 1. - Ananias (Ἀνανίας) In <a href="/nehemiah/3-23.htm">Nehemiah 3:23</a> the Hebrew name ענַנְיָה (God covers or protects) is thus rendered in the LXX. But the name occurs nowhere else. The very common name הֲנַנְיָה Hananiah (God is gracious), is also rendered in the LXX. Ananias (Ἀνανίας), and is doubtless the name meant here and in <a href="/acts/9-10.htm">Acts 9:10</a>; <a href="/acts/23-2.htm">Acts 23:2</a>, etc. Sapphira does not occur elsewhere. It is either derived from the Aramean שַׁפָירָה, beautiful, or from the Hebrew סַפִיר, a sapphire. A possession (see <a href="/acts/2-45.htm">Acts 2:45</a>). The kind of possession is not specified by the word itself, which applies to houses, fields, jewels, and wealth generally; but the nature of the property is shown by the word χωρίον, applied to it in vers. 3 and 8, which means especially" a parcel of ground" (<a href="/john/4-5.htm">John 4:5</a>), "a field" (<a href="/acts/1-18.htm">Acts 1:18, 19</a>). <a href="/commentaries/acts/5-1.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. a τις (tis) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5100.htm">Strong's 5100: </a> Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. man Ἀνὴρ (Anēr) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_435.htm">Strong's 435: </a> A male human being; a man, husband. A primary word; a man. named ὀνόματι (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. Ananias, Ἁνανίας (Hananias) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_367.htm">Strong's 367: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Ananias, the name of three Israelites. together with σὺν (syn) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4862.htm">Strong's 4862: </a> With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. his αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. wife γυναικὶ (gynaiki) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1135.htm">Strong's 1135: </a> A woman, wife, my lady. Probably from the base of ginomai; a woman; specially, a wife. Sapphira, Σαπφίρῃ (Sapphirē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4551.htm">Strong's 4551: </a> Sapphira, wife of Ananias, an early Christian. Feminine of sappheiros; Sapphire, an Israelitess. [also] sold ἐπώλησεν (epōlēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4453.htm">Strong's 4453: </a> To sell, exchange, barter. Probably ultimately from pelomai; to barter, i.e. To sell. a piece of property. κτῆμα (ktēma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2933.htm">Strong's 2933: </a> From ktaomai; an acquirement, i.e. Estate. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/acts/5-1.htm">Acts 5:1 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/acts/5-1.htm">NT Apostles: Acts 5:1 But a certain man named Ananias (Acts of the Apostles Ac) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/acts/4-37.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Acts 4:37"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Acts 4:37" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/acts/5-2.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Acts 5:2"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Acts 5:2" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>