Anna in the Bible — Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

Anna, an'-nå (Gk.)-- grace; gracious. Daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, a prophetess in the Temple at the time of Jesus' birth (Luke 2:36). Meta. A certain conservation of spiritual life, which has been built up by devotion and faithfulness. This spiritual life is transmitted through many incarnations and becomes an inheritance of the soul; it is of great importance in the formation of the Christ body. Nothing is lost in the evolution of the soul.