Lectionary Calendar
Friday, August 1st, 2025
the Week of Proper 12 / Ordinary 17
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Asana

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Asamonaean, Asamonceus.
Next Entry
Asanyasatta
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(Ἀσσανά ), a man (or place) whose "sons" (servants of the Temple) returned from the captivity (1 Esdr. v, 31); evidently the ASNAH (See ASNAH) (q.v.) of Ezra 2:50, rather than the ASHNAH (See ASHNAH) (q.v.) of Joshua 15:33 or 43.

Bibliography Information
McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Asana'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​a/asana.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile